Liberian Mandingo Association of New York (LIMANY)

Press Release
                                                                                                                                            
On July 2, 2008 LIMANY's Administrative Officers and Members held a teleconference wherein it was agreed that a delegation from LIMANY headed by its Vice President Moriken Kenneh attend the FELMAUSA Convention scheduled to be held from July 4 – 6, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA. The Vice president accepted the decision and stated in response that he will be more than happy to head such a beautiful delegation.

Our decision to attend the upcoming FELMAUSA Convention is in adherence of LIMANY’s mission of “communicating and working with other Liberian organizations for peace, democracy, reconciliation, and reconstruction. Given the theme of FELMAUSA’s Convention “Education our passport to the future”, LIMANY shared the view of ensuring that all Liberian children receive higher level of education in a free environment.

Our decision to attend the convention is also a manifestation of the true spirit of democracy embodied in LIMANY. Though few members of LIMANY had some reservations about attending FELMAUSA’s convention, but the vast majority of LIMANY membership agreed that we attend the convention while at the same time address these concerns raised by some of our members. Let it be known that we are a great organization which encompasses a large segment of people with diverse perspective on issues. This in no way suggests that we are a divided community.

Mr. Moriken Kenneh enjoys the confidence of the president Mr. Abrahim Turay and has expressed his satisfaction in the unanimous decision taken by the majority of the membership.

Mr. Kenneh has emphasized that “Mandingo Unity is a Must" and there should be no obstacle hindering the progress and unity of our people. He argued that whatever differences that exist amongst us should be resolved by means of peace, and not by the means of conflict.

We the members of LIMANY should be reminded that our consensus is base on the principle that every voice in LIMANY should be heard, every concern should be addressed. The current unity and peace that we shared in LIMANY today was based on these principles. A principle which united us under one leadership; with Mr. Abrahim Turay as President and Mr. Moriken Kanneh as Vice President respectively. It is our hope that we maintain this level of peace that we all enjoy, and foster unity and reconciliation with other Liberian organizations as stated in our constitution

May God bless and guide our leadership and our Community.