Monrovia – President-elect Joseph N. Boakai has named members to the Joint Presidential Transitional Team (JPTT) established by Executive Order #123. The team, tasked with facilitating the smooth transfer of power from the current Coalition for Democratic Change government to the newly elected administration, is set to commence its functions within 48 hours after the official declaration of the President-elect by the National Elections Commission (NEC).
President-elect Boakai, in accordance with the Executive Order, designates Vice President-elect to act as Co-Chairperson in his absence, overseeing all affairs of the JPTT and conducting meetings. Additionally, Mr. Amos Tweh has been appointed to serve as a member of the Secretariat, joined by Clir. Cooper Kruah and Mr. Amara Konneh.
The President-elect has also designated 20 prominent Liberian citizens to the JPTT, ensuring diverse perspectives in the transition process. The appointed members include Lusinee Kamara, Louise Kpoto, Cllr. Cooper Kruah, MacDella Cooper, Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo, Samuel Kofi Woods II, Dr. Augustine Konneh, Boima Kamara, Rev. Luther Tarpeh, Darbah Vapilah, Edward Appleton, John Morlu Jr., Sam Gaye, Mr. Sahr Johnny, Noah Zawu Gibson, Sara Beyslow Nyanti, Amara Konneh, Gemie Horace-Kollie, Wilmot Paye, and Jacob Smith.
The JPTT, established by President George Manneh Weah through Executive Order 123, is co-chaired by the Incumbent President and the President-elect. Flexibility is granted to President-elect Boakai to designate a representative in his absence, ensuring the continuous and efficient functioning of the team.
Decisions within the JPTT will be made by consensus, with any disagreements to be resolved jointly by the Incumbent President and the President-elect. The team’s mandate will cease upon the publication of the Final Report, ensuring the completion of the transition no later than 48 hours before the Inauguration of the President-elect and Vice President-elect.