By Leroy M. Sonpon, III
Following defeat by the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) candidate Geraldine Doe-Sheriff, the Unity Party candidate Clemenceau Urey has official resigned from contesting all elected posts in Liberia.
Addressing a news conference Friday of last week, Mr. Urey said his decision was not based on his defeat in the election, but rather based on the fact of his current age coupled with the level of stress involved with politics.
“I have decided not to contest any elected post in Liberia due to my age and the stress involve with politics in Liberia," Urey said.
He explained that although he has resigned from contesting elected posts, he remains actively involved in politics due to the love he has for the job.
He said being a citizen he believes he can contribute immensely to the growth and development of Liberia in various aspect of the society.
"I still remain in politics despite not thinking of contesting any elected posts now. I don’t need to be a Senator before I can contribute to my country," Urey stated.
He said being an insurance company executive and the chairman of the board of the Liberian Oil Company (LOC), he can use those positions to help contribute to the country’s growth.
At the same time the Atlantic Insurance Company executive director said that if he will reemerge in politics the decision must come from the citizens of Liberia.
When asked as to whether he still maintained that he will pay for the 2010 West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for students of the county, Mr. Urey told the Daily Observer that he was not in the position to do so given that he was not elected as Senator for the county.
Though Mr. Urey said he was unable to meet said promises he noted that he still remain committed to the advocacy and the empowerment of youth across the country.
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