Monrovia – The Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Convention on Twin Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel S. Wettee, has prolonged heat congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his administration for what he described as a serious diplomatic achievement—Liberia’s election to certainly one of Africa’s two non-permanent seats on the United Nations Safety Council (UNSC).
Liberia secured a decisive victory, garnering 181 out of 187 votes—far surpassing the required two-thirds majority (128 votes) from the 193-member United Nations Normal Meeting. The election was held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, on the UN Headquarters in New York.
This marks Liberia’s return to the Safety Council after greater than six many years; the nation final held a seat in 1961. Liberia will serve a two-year time period starting January 1, 2026, via December 31, 2027. Sooner or later throughout its tenure, President Boakai is anticipated to function President of the Safety Council for one month—a job that rotates amongst member states.
Talking to this information outlet, Mr. Wettee applauded the management of President Boakai, whom he hailed because the “Chief Architect” of Liberia’s overseas coverage, for steering the nation again onto the worldwide diplomatic stage. He additionally acknowledged the collective efforts of key officers and stakeholders who contributed to the marketing campaign.
“I lengthen my heartfelt congratulations to others, together with however not restricted to, the Minister of Overseas Affairs, Her Excellency Sara Beysolow Nyanti; Deputy Overseas Minister Cllr. Deweh E. Grey; Liberia’s Everlasting Consultant to the United Nations, Ambassador Lewis G. Brown; Senate Overseas Relations Committee Chairman Senator Abraham Darius Dillon; members of the Home of Representatives and the Liberian Senate; present and previous authorities officers; Liberians at dwelling and overseas; and the Marketing campaign Committee,” Wettee stated.
Eminent Wettee, who was a part of the Liberian delegation current throughout the vote on the UN Headquarters, described Liberia’s election to the Safety Council as “a historic return to a high-profile international platform the place the nation will now play a job in shaping choices on worldwide peace and safety.”
He emphasised that the victory transcends politics and ought to be celebrated by all Liberians, no matter affiliation. “Liberia’s win is a win for all—authorities, opposition, and each citizen,” he stated. “Now could be the time for unity. We should cherish this victory and be sure that Liberia leverages this chance each at dwelling and on the worldwide stage.”
Wettee added that the UNSC seat comes at a essential time in international affairs and presents Liberia with an opportunity to boost its diplomatic affect:
“The seat on the UN Safety Council will elevate our nation on the worldwide stage throughout a really consequential interval in world affairs.”
