Monrovia: Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who made history as Africa’s first elected female head of state, served as president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. In a recent discussion, she emphasized the essence of true leadership beyond mere authority with the statement, “Power just for power’s sake is not power.”

According to Deutsche Welle, Johnson-Sirleaf engaged in a conversation with Aya Chebbi in the series “In Conversation with African Thought Leaders.” During the discussion, Johnson-Sirleaf shared her insights on leadership, her legacy, and the evolving role of women in African politics. Her presidency marked a significant milestone for women’s leadership on the continent, and her reflections offer a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by female leaders in Africa.

The conversation highlighted Johnson-Sirleaf’s belief in purposeful leadership and the importance of empowering the next generation of women leaders to continue pushing boundaries in political arenas across Africa.