Thanks for this website for the exchange of views on matters of importance. I think that the decision to seek re-election in 2012 by President Sirleaf as petition by Grand Gedeans is a constitutional right as enshrined in the constitution. Why it might be yet too early to decide on a second term, it is the right of President take what ever decision to the poll in 2012 and let the Liberian people decide. There are many pertinent issues that needs to be dealt with at present that must be focus on. Let not waste our energy and time on trivial issues that are of no significance for now and keep our eyes on the ball. I think whatever decision is made in 2012 by President Sirleaf will be left with the Liberian people at the poll come then. It will be a gross disregard and politically wrong to not to respect the will of the people if so is the case in 2012. I think the future will be determine by the present. If President Sirleaf fulfill those dreams of the Liberian people, reconstructing the country, providing electricity, health care, education, housing, fighting corruption, a second term is eminent. This is how politics and democracy works the world over. So the, time will tell. Emmanuel O. Davies<emmandavies13@yahoo.com> California, USA 04/18/2007
 

Liberians need to stop this nonesense. This is definitely a reminder of how Tubman was able to spend over over 27 of unbroken years in office and hardly did nothing for the country.Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is a very compotent and capacable leader, who is widely respected the world all over. I am very sure she is capacable of making a sound decision of a second term. Let''s focus on something better like revisiting our constitution for amendments on reducing the number of years from six years to having elections every four years for members of the National Legislature. Six years is just too long for one effectively others. Thanks J.Mamoo Coleman, MD04/18/2007

i hope that president, sirleaf seek another term come 2012.04/19/2007

 ONLY WELL RESPECTED AND COMMITTED PEOPLE SHOULD STAND BY THEIR WORD & MADAM JOHNSON IS ONE OF THEM.SHE SHOULD SET THE STAGE FOR YOUNGER GENERATIONS TO FOLLOW.04/19/2007

As they say, "drastic sore, needs drastic medicine"... JOE TATE, the ARMED ROBBERS missed you yah... Ask MANNA ZICKAY..., Dumb ass SNOWE, continue stealing our money, you could not even have been a janitor in those days, but rain makes goat and sheep to come under one roof... Nine years for senators and Representatives??? What a joke... Who is brave amongst you to sponsor a bill to reduce your term??? So-so gravy seekers... and what happen to people like Chief Rogue Cyril Allen and stolen money big house Lewis Browne?? How about Urey who thought Liberia was his pa farm?? Wlue the Liberator who stole all our money in one day?? All of you will pay one day... ask Gibba... I rest my case...HRH 04/19/2007

 I believe President Sirleaf has a vision for Liberia that cannot be realised in 6 years. We need her for an additional term and many more. If she can do us the honor of running one more time it will be very good for Liberia. If she leaves in 5 years I fear we''ll find ourselves back to where we''ve always been: corruption, no love for the country or straightening up the country; etc. 04/19/2007

 As long as the nation needs her,she should remain in office. Liberian men are well known to be over ambitious, engage in arguments and debates without having sufficient data or information and as such lack the necessary preperation for what they engage in for dabate or argument. They all think too much of themselves and want to be President. I myself am a Liberian Male; but truely educated not to think like all others.04/19/2007

 LET THE PEOPLE OF LIBERIA KEEP QUIET FOR ANY SCCOND FOR ANYTHING CONCERNING SSECOND TERM TO THE PRESIDENT. FOR GOD SAKE ,IT IS VERY EARLY TO EVEN THINK ABOUT THAT. IF ANYONE WANTS TO HELP THE PRESIDENT, HE OR SHE SHOULD DO SO BY ASSISTING TO REDUCE CORRUPTION AND PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. A CALL FOR SECOND TEM MIGHT EVEN MAKE THE PRESIDENT TO LOOSE FOCUS.STOP CREATING DICTATORS.PEOPLE OF GRAND GEDEH THIS IS NOT WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. LET DEMONCRACY TAKE ITS COURSE.04/19/2007

 WE MUST LEARN TO KEEP OUR PROMISES!! PEOPLE MUST ALLOE THIS WOMAN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN EVERY RESPECT. WHEN SHE KEEPS HER PROMISE, MAYBE THOSE COMING AFTER HER WILL HOPEFULLY FOLLOW HER EXAMPLE.04/19/2007
 I think it is too early but if the president health allows her, I think she should reconsider when the time is right. At this time, I just don’t see a present Liberian politician that can sincerely and ably fill the role of Ms. Johnson-Sirleaf. I say this because I think it will take some time before the idea of accountability, results and integrity that Ms. Johnson-Sirleaf have introduce into Liberian politics permeate among the population and the rest of the politicians who seek position of power. We don’t need to look far, just take Bryant’s administration and give it a look. Bryant came to power promising new way/day of business, but he and his administration ended as one of the most corrupt, disorganize, self-centered government in our history. All they were concerned about was stealing from the nation coffers, and denying the rest of us the needed action/contribution that could move the country forward. detdavie098@aol.com04/19/2007

 She needs to tell the petitioners that they are not acting in the best interest of her and the country. At the end of her first term she will be 73. With additional 6 years she will be 79. She will be too old to function cognitively. Secondly, they want her to violate the vow she made to the Liberian people that she will serve only one term. Ellen has to be careful with the traditional cheering squads of Liberia. They will be the same to chant tomorrow, Ellen Johnson pack your loads.....04/19/2007
 It''s way too early. She has just started. Maybe after four years, we should know by then where we are heading to. But for now, let us keep praying. YJ04/20/2007

 the grand gedian lost political direction 04/20/2007

 Its about time we stop this petition nonesense,rather we should thinking about enacting laws that will gurantee the sustainability of our democracy irrespective of who the leaders are. The present term of office for the presidency and the legislature is too long, we should have a referendum on this issue. i think the president term of office should be four years while that of the house of representatives and the senate should be two and six years respectively. Madam president is doing a great job and I am sure she will want to be remembered by Liberians and the international community as the the leader who laid the path for a sustainable democracy. Once again we should eleminate this idea of pettioning leaders to run for office as in the past most of this so called petitions were just the work of very few people who had their own personal agenda which had nothing to do with the people they claim to represent. Thanks fo the space. William. Atlanta, GA. USA.04/21/2007

A Second Term Proposal coming out of the South Eastern Region is not sincere but rather a deception. I am of the conviction that the President is very cognizant relative to the behaviours of our politicians. Those making the proposals themselves are not servants of the state.Finally, the world is watching the President keenly. She promised and it is incumbent upon her to fulfill. She should not just only say no, but remind them of their deception. This view does not represent the view of the cross section of Grand Gedeh. Know, that is a common style of our Politicians to use our people in fulfilling their selfish political quest. Hon. Isaac Nyenabo,former Comptoller General Republic of Liberia is trying to repay the President for not seeking his prosecution in connection with corruption at the Finance Ministry.In closing, Nyenabo should understand that with time he shall answer to the call of justice. Abraham Wesseh 04/21/2007

You people should stop making a mockery of democracy in Africa, okay.04/21/2007

 I hate petitions; but it''s the right of the people to petition their government, for better or for worse. I think it''s too early to ask the Oldma to run again. Give it another two years, my people. Let''s see what''s in the pipeline for the people of Liberia.04/21/2007

 she is old to not run for election 201204/22/2007

 Have we forgotten, the Cries, " Tubman is our man." "country woman born president, congo woman born rouge." You kill my ma, you kill my pa I will vote for you." "give us Barrabas, crucify Him." "down with Cesar horay to Brutus." "Saul killed his thousands, but David his then thousands." These have all been cries of the crowd at one time of the other in history. I think our President should seek the Almighty God for guidance, because He is the only one who makes the ultimate decisions. It is good that she has the approval of the people of Grand Gedeh for now, but let''s not lose site of how quickly public sentiments can change. 04/22/2007

 Well, Ellen cannot speak fairly to the possibility for second because it is too early. She still struggling as to how she can put her confident officials in proper position to function mre efficiently and accurately. With how things are going in some ministries so poorly, Ellen is cannot be absolute of being consistent with her domestic policy since she finds it a bit difficult to fortify these major ministries and agencies. Who knows whether Ellen slip and detray her support by not taking on those ineffective and poorly functioning ministers who indirectly rebuke her well-balanced political aganda. It''s too far soon. 04/22/2007

 The people have asked so the leader must listen. R. Johnson04/22/2007

 WOW, WE KNOW HOW TO GET THE PROPAGANDA GOING!!!!!!!!04/23/2007

 she her self is a dictator. She has called everyone else out on their faults or wrong do-ings but she doesnt see her own. She should just stick to her word and not seek a second term04/23/2007

 It is the Gedeans own way of support. I think the President should only lead for one term and leave to give other ways. The record must be set like former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela. If we all must consistent take review of what she told us during the election process, "I am only going to rule for one term to set the country straight and leave" therefore let her not allow the ambition for power drag her in situation that will become unsuitable for striving democracy. 04/23/2007
 I''m sorry but I''m not sure if the constitutions allows a 2nd term. If it does, too early to decide. If not, NO.04/23/2007
 President Johnson-Sirleaf has done and is still doing fantastically. I think after this term she should retire and offer her advice and support to the people of Liberia when needed.04/24/2007

 Stop the bickering. This is a democracy. Let the Liberian people make the choice at the polls at the end of her first term; she is an intelligent person who has the right to change her mind if she finds it necessary to do so. What are we afraid of? Go to the polls. Thanks.04/24/2007

 I think it is still too soon,but if she got the strenght and ability to carry-on i think it''s in the best intrest of the nation to stay on.04/24/2007

 It will be good for her to keep her word. This will keep the path of demoncratization alive in our country04/24/2007
 SO BE IT04/24/2007

 I am a Grand Gedean, but I just don''t want Ellen to listen to those people. Let them go to school and get to know what it means to be EDUCATE. These people were beating people 2005 if you said Ellen in Zwedru. Is it now that they want her to run 2012 so they can vote her in office? We Liberian are moving forward and not backward. Ellen is a woman of her words. They should find somthing better to talk. Phe-Phe Tarlue UN-DR-Congo 04/24/2007

 While choosing our leader is the Peoples'' perogative, I believe that recommending a successor who shares the development aspirations and dreams of Mrs. Sirleaf for the Liberian people will be in our (Liberians) best interest. A leader who has the ability and flexibility of governance, rigidity and compromise.04/24/2007

 It is their right and opinion to say that but they can not decide for all of the Liberians in general.04/24/2007

 It is too early to decide,it also depens on what infrastructures she wants to put in place before she leaves the seat.04/24/2007

 President Sirleaf has more time to personally judge herself- (successes, failures,achievements and the state of the economy)as a determinant to her re-election. It is extremely immature to give any consideration to that thought. Grand Gedeans are trodding on the usual Liberian decietful political path and I would have hoped that the President''s immediate response would have been a question: What are my accomplishments that are being used as a motivating factors for your request? I will trust that the President is too wise to allow that thought a free passage though her ears. This reminds me of what former Montserrado senator, Grace Minor once told Taylor when Liberia was undergoing one of the world''s most chaotic economic system under Taylor''s rule that Taylor was the most visionary leader in Africa and Taylor was a fool to have enjoyed that deciet. Ellen open your eyes and observe for yourself. I am your huge supporter as long as you continue to steer the state in the right direction for the masses. J. Walter Urey Minnesota 04/25/2007

 The Unity Party needs to start her grooming her sucessor now or make known her intention. Secondly, at 73 she may not be not physically fit to deal with the stress of the duties of the Executive considering the challenges she has had to face the past two decades.04/25/2007

 Sir, the Grand Gedeans want to test her they are not saying it from a good feelings because it too early for that.I would advise she low right now to any equest.04/25/2007

 The events in Africa and Liberia in particular are still very volatile and unpredictable. President Sirleaf while she has made a commendable start as President of a country that barely existed a few years ago still has many "kooks" and cannibals that she has to be wary of. I think she should tell her supporters that it is still too early for her to make a decision and carefully watch the crooks who are going to come out of the woodworks. Ambassador Lafayette Diggs Charlotte, North Carolina 04/25/2007

 I think the major concern for every liberian as we speak should be the future of democracy in Liberia. President Sirleaf should do what so ever it wil take to make the next election free and clear and not make mockery of that process. Hence, a person of her status, I believe she will make the right call in the interest of the country and not listen to anyone or group of people that will begin to ill-advise her at this earlt stage.04/25/2007

 She shouldn''t run again. She is not a president material.not because she''s a lady,but I feel she hasn''t done anything constructive. All Mrs. sirleaf does is to travel using up the liberian people momey.04/25/2007

 Ellen is a must have president after her first term.04/25/2007

 You can never tell the future. Ellen would have gortten much older to understand the plight of the Liberian people by then. thanks 04/25/2007

 This will help to change the whole culture of political patronage where the president succeeds him/herself on the basis of recommendation04/26/2007

 There is a lot of work to be done! Its too early to decide!04/26/2007

 We hope that our president, Madam Sirleaf could go for more than three - four terms.04/27/2007

 the president must live up to her promise that she will not contest 2012 election.04/27/2007

 i think it is a good think to consider running for the second term.04/27/2007

 I hope she doesn''t. She is an incredible inspiration for many younger people of my generation, and I hope she doesn''t get the sweet taste of office.04/27/2007

 yes accept second team04/27/2007

 There is no constitutional binding to stop Madam Sirleaf for going into second term. Although she has personal responsibility and constitution responsibility;if her performance is impressive, the people of Liberia can stand to request her to continue her leadership by seeking second term. However, what would be a national and political tragedy is for anybody to go against the constituion that requires for only two terms. Ellen should do her do as long it is not unconstituional. James C. Blyee,Jr.04/29/2007

 I am in agreement with the Sirleaf-second-term proposal. She will be able to completely re-order a nation with a damaged value system and to usher in a paradigm of hope compared to other politicians. (Zotawon Titus)04/29/2007

 we are all praying for God to prolong the life span of our dynamic President, since we need more than everbefore.04/30/2007

 Once again! Our minds are still in the 1960''s. Grand Gedeans or who ever else should be asking offering suggestions to bring electricity and economic growth to their county. Then, it doesn''t matter who''s at the top, they will be able to sustain themselves. There are 3 branches of government, none higher than the other. If we want to act like a feudalistic society with serfs and nobles and lords then we should stop pretending that we are a democracy and call it like it is.04/30/2007

 Her age is a major factor04/30/2007

 She must seek re-election with a new and strong Vice president and later retire for her vice President to end her term04/30/2007

 democracy should be respected in Liberia.not so say one,so say all.we must stop turning leaders into dictators.Ellen should say no.For heaven sake,we should have a respectableand living former president.This will be another history Ellen will make. thanks JAMAAL05/01/2007

 dont be like Doe or others.these are the same attitude that got us where we are.be honest and respect your words.those are manipulative people asking you to stay and they will be the first to degrade you.05/01/2007

 She will not be respected by the same people after 2012.05/01/2007

 be like nelson mandela maaa!05/01/2007

 Whatever the rationale behind an alleged plea from Grand Gedeans; I think it is wrong for any group of people to make a blind plea after a year of a six years presidency.The people of Grand Gedeh know this fact very well.The few unity party partisans that made such a plea,should not be miscontrued as the collective view of the people of Grand Gedeh.05/02/2007

 I believe Predident Sirleaf is doing a great job and should be given another opportunity to complete what she has started during another term in office.05/02/2007

 I think you need to end this poll now. This has been on your site too long. Let''s talk about something else.05/02/2007

 For those of you who are saying Ellen should contest the presidency for two, three and must have president, thereby reneging on her previous premise, it would be much easier to suggest that she becomes president for life. "Long live the queen." Please don''t fall short to compel us to bow down to your statute or nobility when we hear the trumpet sound. Before we speak to her, we must first say your majestic in the highest. Some of you guys are political ventriliquists who don''t understand the true nature of this president and her government. This administration inability in fulfilling its duty such as providing basic social services for its people, violating citizens civil liberty and constitution, being impervious and or embellishing the reality on the groung prove that her government lacks the capacity to serve as a custodian. Therefore, if she successfully completes her term, let Ellen do us a favor by respecting her own vow.I will strongly suggest that she packs her begs and go to Alanta, GA where she usuall spends time with her grandchildren and leaving the Country business undone. From: Clay Yarvogar Phila, Pa05/02/2007

 It doesn''t matter if she runs two, three, or infinity. She will still spend the rest of her live in Bella Yala jail cell in Lofa county once she''s alive. By the way, she has foreseen it happening; therefore she has decided to make the prison facility a school house. Whatever the case is, a prison facility will be provided for all those that bear greater responsibility of our suffering including the convict turned president.Its just a matter of time. But she will go to jail in Liberia not the Hague.05/03/2007
 I do believe that we Liberians should learn to stick to statements made whether publicly or incamera. We have all heard her say that she will not run come 2012. Let us not create an imperial presidency. There are more Liberians available who can pick up the mantle from where she will stop. It is the Liberian people who will decide their own destiny come 2012. However, we must commend her for the work done so far and pray that she continues woth more vigor until 2012 ( her final year).05/03/2007

 Ellen''s performance in just one has demonstrated her desire and promise to rebuild Liberia. She has laid the foundation on which to begin actual reconstruction, rehabilitation, and reconciliation. Unlike her predecessor, who was in Gbarnga for rock of ages but did notthing to benefit that part of the country. The predecessor was at the helm of government for six years but achieved nothing and delivered just empty promises. Having laid the foundation, it is encumbent on Ellen to finish the job that she has just begun by running in 2012. We are not judge her age, it is the Creator who will provide the strength, wisdom, and knowledge to perform her awesome responsibilities. Jerome S. Teah05/04/2007

 the time will come for her to decide when to run or not to run for second term.05/04/2007

 Mrs. Sirleaf as a citizen of Liberia has the right to decide what she wants to do for Liberia after her term ends. She shouldn''t run if the constitution prohibits that. She is making you men look stupid by not commenting on this poll.05/05/2007

 The president should not accept andy request nor pressure from any group to run for a second term. She said that she will be Liberia''s Nelson Mandela, to step down after her six year term and maintain her respect in the world. She has achieved the maximum that history can judge or reward her for. It''s left with her successor to work on the foundation she''s laying and carry the country forward. 05/05/2007

 Actually, it is too soon to decide. The decision for a second term will depend on how the first term goes. If President Sirleaf succeeds in her endeavor to reconstruct the country, create a conducive investment climate, create job opportunities, establish international credibility and all of the good things that make Liberia and Liberians need, I see no reason why a second term should be question. It is constitutional however and a personal decision. So time will tell. Emmanuel O. Davies <emmandavies13@yahoo.com> california, USA 05/05/2007

 The president cannot even stand on her leg at this time. No more six years.05/06/2007

 I BELIEVE THAT AT THE APPROPRIAT SHE WILL DECIDED AS TO WETHER SHE WANT TO GO FOR HER SECOND TURN. FROM HER PERFORMENT ,I THINK THE LIBERIA PEOPLE WILL DECIDED.BUT SHE NEED MORE TIME.I KNOW SHE IS DOING WELL AND SHE NEED TO CONTUNING TO DO HER JOB WITH OUT HINDER.05/06/2007

 President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has not even been in office half of her 6-year term yet and already Liberians are asking her to run for another term? What could be the logical measurement of Ellen''s success as a basis for this? Ellen is doing fine alright, but its too early to wish her 12 years in power. Not just yet. This political shenanigan is a vice of Liberian political culture wish must be debunked anytime it shows its ugly head again in our body politik. Down with sycophancy! Down with political cronism! Hilary Lorpudolo05/06/2007

 Let her wait t''ll the 4th year but i personally think she should go again if she''s got the strenght.05/06/2007

 I agree with the petitioners. The reform she has INITIATED will be in full swing during her second term and she must then add the referendum need to reduce election term to 4 years for both the Presidency and the Legislaure. In this way politicians who do not uphold ther promise will get a quick pay form the electorates. The shield will have been broken and it will take a character like Sirleaf to prioritize such a reform agenda Albert Dahn05/07/2007

 I BELIEVE NEXT TO PRESIDENT TOLBERT, ELLEN IS THE NEXT BEST LIBERIA HAS EVER HAD. I BELIEVE ELLEN HAS DONE WELL SO FAR BUT WITH HER AGE CONSIDERED, I BELIEVE SHE SHOULD STEP ASIDE AND LET ANOTHER COMPETENT PERSON STEP IN AND CONTINUE TO REBUILD LIBERIA. THE REASON LIBERIA IS THE WAY IT IS TODAY IS BECAUSE, PRESIDENTS HAD STAYED TOO LONG AND DID NOT DO ANYTHING. THIS IS IN REFEFENCE TO THE LATE TUBMAN WHO WAS A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER OF MINE. ELLEN IS ALMOST IN HER SEVENTIES AND HER MIND IS NOT AS GOOD AS A YOUNG PERSON. REMEMBER, WOMEN LOOSE THEIR SENSE OF THOUGHT EARLIERR THAN MEN.05/07/2007

 The lady should gracefully retire at the end of her term, bless some one to carry the touch and allow Liberia to finally have a respected living ex-president.05/07/2007

 I am a Liberian residing in the U.S. From what I have read and heard, the President is trying her best to put Liberian on her good foot. What she has started and not be completed in one term. I therefore do not hesitate to appeal to the President to accept another term if the Liberian people unanimously petition her. However, it too soon. Let the Petitioners wait and see who far the President will go with her promises. 05/08/2007

 Ellen got rid of many Liberian workers on grounds of limited government. She calls it down and right sizing. However though, She filled those job slots with her loyal partisans. She didn''t stop there; but instead, she created more bureacracy contradicting her own policy of smaller government. For example, she had made the GRC prominant and gave it autonomous status. Dr. Sawyer is the head. Remember, the GRC expired on MARCH 6, 2007

. WHY do we need the GRC in the first place to begin with? We have ministries, functionaries and ministers that are paid to do what Dr. Sawyer was given 25 million dollars for. Ellen has failed the people of Liberia. She should say thanks, but no thanks. 05/08/2007

 Ellen, you can fool some people sometimes, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time. There is no more excuse for you and your diciples. Taylor is no more around for you to lie on him. Don''t be a tickster. Don''t ask for 12 years. It will not happen.05/08/2007

 For Ellen, Dr. Sawyer, Brownie Samuka, H.B Fabulla, Taiwane Gonglo,Francis Johnson Morris, Samuel Kofi Woods and ect, IN THE CAUSE OF THE PEOPLE THE STRUGGLE HAS ENDED. They are in power right now.05/08/2007

 What can Ellen and her suppoters show as a success story or benchmark since she has been in office for one and a half year? The simplest and truest answer is nothing. There is no water and current in the country. There is no infrastructural development, including but not limited to road development ( Bassa highway, Jallah town, Matidal estate, Sinkor roads, etc), job opportunities, hospital to cure curable diseases, abject poverty is on the rise, the country is even more divided, TRC is having a natural death, and the list goes on with no end in sight. As a matter of fact right now, there is a saying in Liberia, " THE COUNTRY IS RUNNING ON ONE BRIDGE." Out of shame and ignorance, Ellen and her supporters excuse to us is that the President didn''t break the other bridge. Ellen needs to see reason why she can no longer enjoy the confidence of the Liberian people. SHE LIES A WHOLE LOT. Therefore, she must forget it.05/08/2007

 sIX YEARS IS NOT ENOUGH FOR ELLEN AND WE SHOULD REMEMBER THAT WE ARE JUST COME FROM A BITTER WAR AND SHE IS DOING PRETTY GOOD. sHE ALSO HAS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY THEREFORE SHE SHOUD ACCEPT THE PLEA AND RUN AGAIN, LIBERIA NEEDS HER IF ONLY WE CAN REALIZE THIS AND GIVE HER A CHANCE. AFTER ALL, SHE HAS A LOT OF WORK TO DO05/09/2007