President Richmond Mohammed Konneh has announced Wednesday afternoon that he would not be contesting his position in the ensuing elections at the national convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the second executive from the current administration to drop the quest for re-election.

On Monday, the Vice President for Administration, Mrs. Mameita Jabateh-Sirleaf made a courageous move when she declared that she would not stand for re-election.

According to a Press statement from his office, the hard working community leader says he was not contesting re-election for personal reasons.

However, President Konneh said he would stay on to see the election through and would be available at the convention to provide any assistance to whoever that emerges as the new leader.

President Konneh believes he gives his best to the community for the past two years and he remains thankful to the community for the support and confidence reposed in him.

When contacted, the out-spoken community leader confirmed his decision not to stand for re-election. He told FELMAUSA news, “I am happy that my commitment to the cause of our people is unwavering and I will always be there to lend my support to any action that will carry the community forward.”

The outgoing President said he is proud of the establishment of FELMAUSA and the accomplishments for the last two years.

He paid special homage to the founding fathers of FELMAUSA for crafting this progressive movement of our time. Pres. Konneh portrays the founding members as geniuses. He also remains very optimistic that the aspiration that started the Federation should not perish.

President Konneh noted that the journey has just begun and that he is sure others will continue from where he stopped.

“Let us do everything we can to protect the institution for it is through an institutional approach that we can address for empowerment and capacity building,” said the out-spoken leader.

“May God bless the Mandingo community and our nation,” the President concluded.