President Ellen Johnson - Sirleaf appointed deputies in their place . It provides an opportunity to start with a fresh slate , she says . She made the announcement at an emergency meeting . Johnson - Sirleaf is currently the only elected female head of state in Liberia .
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf appoints deputies in their places . It provides an opportunity to start with a fresh slate , she says . She makes the announcement at an emergency meeting . Johnson-Sirleaf is currently the only elected female head of state in Africa .