Why I want to meet Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
I have been working with local Liberian NGOs on Conflict Timber since 2001. I have seen the country rid itself of warlord Charles Taylor. I have sat in the UN Conference on Reconstruction listening to many promises of people with dubious backgrounds. I watched the elections closely and feared that the young people, disillusioned with the potlical nepotism and corruption would vote in a soccer hero.
I have heard great things about Madame President and have seen her already make good decisions regarding Liberia’s natural resources. I see the world community has put all their hopes on her shoulders and this pressure must be incredibly hard to bare.
I would like to meet her and judge for myself what this woman is all about. I hope that Ellen proves to be the leaer that Liberia so desparately needs.
