The President of the Republic of Liberia, Her Excellency, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has extended her deepest condolences to the Government and People of the Sisterly Republic of Sierra Leone on the death of that country’s former president, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Tejan Kabbah.

Dr. Kabbah died on March 13, 2014 at the age of 82.

In her message to the Sierra Leonean President, His Excellency Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, President Sirleaf expressed profound shock and deep sadness over the former Sierra Leonean Leader’s death.

“Notwithstanding, the recent period of political turbulence and violence in which his country has embroiled, former President Kabbah demonstrated a commitment to the democratic process and supported free and fair elections in Sierra Leone’s recent history”, the Liberian Leader stated.

President Sirleaf also noted that the late President will be credited with laying the foundation for Sierra Leone’s current thriving democratic culture and for helping to create a peaceful and stable socio-economic and political climate in that neighboring State.

“On behalf of the Government and People of Liberia, and in my own name, I extend to you, and through your Excellency, the Government and People of the Republic of Sierra Leone, especially the bereaved family, our heartfelt condolences for the irreparable loss sustained. We pray that the Almighty God will grant Your Excellency and the loving People of Sierra Leone, strength, courage and fortitude as you endure this period of national mourning”, President Sirleaf concluded in her condolence message to her Sierra Leonean counterpart.