Following the trend of coup in Africa nations, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian presidential election which is the appropriate measures in ensuring growth of democracy in Africa.
The president also congratulated President-elect Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people, enjoining him to unite the country and build on the popular support expressed through the ballot box to deliver good governance to the people of Liberia.
Thiis is contained in a statement made available to the public by Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, his media aide, Tinubu commended President George Weah for demonstrating uncommon leadership by conceding the election and averting any form of socio-political crisis.
He stressed that Weah’s great act of democratic sportsmanship was exemplary, particularly at this time in West Africa, when democracy had been under attack by malign actors bent on subverting the will of the people.
His words, “I commend President George Weah for his sterling example, undiluted patriotism, and statesmanship. He has defied the stereotype that peaceful transitions of power are untenable in West Africa. He has demonstrated that the outcome of elections in the sub-region need not become the propellant of violence and unrest and that the will of the people must always be respected.”
President Tinubu thanked the people of Liberia for peacefully exercising their rights and implored them to remain steadfast in the furtherance of peace and democracy.