Right now, Liberia is a country on life support. But this is the best opportunity it has had for decades.

We haven't had the long queues we had before, but that may be in part because the procedure was simpler ... just two candidates.

remain on full alert throughout the country to ensure a secured environment.

We hope that as we process the votes, you will all wait for the outcome of this election with a spirit of unity, and that we all guard the peace we have enjoyed throughout this process.

The Liberian people have made their choice through the ballot today, and we are all obliged to respect the choice made by the men and women of this nation,

Right now, Liberia is a country on life support,