On Sunday, December 18th, 2022, Mr. David Ford, the President of the Liberian Swedish Association (LSA), shared an end-of-the-year message with members and supporters of the organization through its official WhatsApp group.
In his message, Mr. Ford expressed gratitude to all LSA members and supporters for their unwavering support throughout 2022. He also acknowledged any inadvertent shortcomings and apologized on behalf of the leadership for any disappointments in fulfilling their duties.
Mr. Ford emphasized the importance of unity within the LSA, highlighting that the organization was established to bring together all Liberians in Sweden under one inclusive umbrella, without any form of discrimination based on favoritism, tribe, gender, religion, or age. Furthermore, he encouraged everyone, including the leadership, to continue demonstrating good moral behavior within the LSA community and beyond, as well as to uphold Swedish laws and moral values as responsible residents of Sweden.
In closing, Mr. Ford extended warm wishes to all members and their families for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year in 2023. He concluded the message with a reminder of the importance of community and the blessings of unity.
Mr. Ford's full message reads as follows:
"Hello Everyone!
I hope everyone and your families are in good health!
As we approach the end of another year and prepare to welcome a new one, the leadership of the Liberian Swedish Association, LSA, would like to convey the following messages to all of you, our members, supporters, and well-wishers:
1. We express our deepest and sincerest gratitude to each and every one of you for your support—whether it be through paying dues, attending events, participating in meetings, serving on committees, and more. Your dedication and courage to stand with us and the esteemed LSA in 2022 are greatly appreciated.
2. We also extend our apologies for any shortcomings or disappointments that may have occurred in the execution of our duties as leaders of the LSA, whether knowingly or unknowingly.
3. Furthermore, we urge each of you to continue to believe in the LSA, regardless of the current leadership, as the organization was founded on the principle of uniting ALL Liberians across Sweden under one unified umbrella, without any form of discrimination based on favoritism, tribe, gender, religion, or age.
4. Lastly, we appeal to and encourage each of you, including ourselves as leaders, to maintain good moral conduct within our community and extend this behavior to others beyond our community. Let us strive to be exemplary residents of Sweden by respecting and upholding Swedish laws and moral values.
5. In conclusion, we wish each and every one of you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year in 2023.
May God continue to bless us all and the LSA!
"Our Community Matters"
Thank you!
David Ford
President, LSA"