August 17, 2011

Ecumenical observers appointed by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) have released a report on their visit to Liberia in advance of elections scheduled to take place on 11 October 2011. The seven-member delegation was led by Bishop Robert Aboagye-Mensah, a vice-president of the AACC, member of the WCC Central Committee and until recently presiding bishop of the Methodist Church in Ghana.

The report (Link: http://www.oikoumene.org/index.php?RDCT=55c19a99bc56b5e47bf7) details historical conditions that have led to the upcoming elections and describes the findings of the Ecumenical Solidarity Mission following their travels through Liberia from 7 through 12 August. The report concludes that resolution of Liberia's "difficulties and anxieties associated with the electoral process" will require "strong political will from major stakeholders to reach a political compromise." The delegation pledges "continued accompaniment, prayers and solidarity" on behalf of the WCC and the AACC.

Full text of the report (pdf) (Link: http://www.oikoumene.org/index.php?RDCT=ab45370fff952d5db368)

WCC member churches in Liberia (Link: http://www.oikoumene.org/index.php?RDCT=6bb57a01b82777c2eec7)

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