As President of the Republic of Liberia, I fully intend to transform my country into a modern and educated nation with a thriving economy. It is a goal that will require a progressive and holistic approach with strong leadership and an undeterred motivation to succeed. At 43, I represent the new generation of Liberians who insist that our nation can and must do better. I am one of the millions of voices demanding that we must better educate our youth, that we must better care for our sick, and that we must better train our workforce. I represent the millions of young voices who now stand prepared to lead a nation to its full potential; overcoming the status quo to ensure that this current generation of Liberians is the absolute last to suffer the indignities of sending their children to dirt floor classrooms; their sick to unequipped hospitals; and their families to unelectrified and unsafe communities.

Being the oldest republic on the continent of Africa, yet having one of the youngest populations in the world, the growth of my country will only come through the fundamental change in the leaders we choose. There comes a time in a country’s journey, where it reaches a crossroads: one of progress and true national development – or, one of continued poverty and the status quo of a near failed state. For Liberia, that crossroad after 175 years of independence – is here and now! For there to be lasting progress, we can no longer elect the typical politician – where greed, incompetency and self-service is the norm. I represent a generational and positive change where I will prove that, through a reformist agenda, accountability, competency, unbiased implementation of the rule of law, and the sustained development for the great people of Liberia, will be achieved.

For me to lead this fight, however, I need the commitment and support of people such as yourself. Individuals who can see the bright future and potential of a new and prosperous Liberia; individuals who recognize that supporting my endeavor means that together we will improve the lives not only of the current generations of Liberians, but for future generations as well. Liberia’s future is exceedingly bright, but I need your support in ensuring its success.