Afrigather Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lauded the present of statesmanship by Liberian president, George Weah, within the simply concluded presidential election for accepting defeat to opposition chief, Joseph Boakai.
Liberia’s electoral fee reported that Boakai polled 50.89 per cent after tallying the ballots from greater than 99 per cent of polling stations, whereas Weah had 49.11 per cent.
In his tweets on Saturday, titled ‘Liberia wins, Democracy beneficial properties,’ Jonathan stated he was happy with the result of the democratic course of in Liberia.
The previous Nigerian chief recommended Weah for accepting defeat and congratulating his opponent forward of the official declaration.
The tweet partly learn, “I’m additionally notably grateful to the outgoing President, His Excellency George Weah, who has simply conceded defeat and congratulated his opponent even forward of the official declaration of the ultimate outcome by the Nationwide Election Fee of Liberia.
“By doing this, President Weah has exhibited an exemplary show of statesmanship and dedication to the peace and progress of his nation.”
He additionally urged Boakai to be “magnanimous in victory and search to proceed the efforts to unite and advance his nation.”
Jonathan led the West African Elders Discussion board (@TheWAEF) Mediation Mission to each the October 10, 2023, basic elections and the November 14, 2023, Presidential run-off ballot in Liberia,
He famous that the win and the peaceable election course of was a plus for democracy and the West African regional bloc – the Financial Neighborhood of West African States.
“I’m delighted that on the finish of the train, Liberia wins, democracy beneficial properties and our sub-region, ECOWAS, is healthier for it,” he acknowledged.
Boakai served for 12 years as vice-president below erstwhile president, Ellen Sirleaf; the primary elected feminine African head of state.
The 78-year-old will formally begin his presidential duties when he’s sworn in in January 2024.
Weah, a former skilled footballer, grew to become Liberia’s president in 2018.
He’s the primary African former skilled footballer to turn out to be a head of state.
