Liberia Election: Jonathan Commends Weah’s Exemplary Display Of Democracy

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The Liberian electoral commission previously reported that Boakai secured 50.89 percent of the votes after counting ballots from over 99 percent of polling stations, with Weah trailing at 49.11 percent…CONTINUE READING

Jonathan, in a post on Saturday titled ‘Liberia wins, Democracy gains,’ expressed satisfaction with the democratic process’s outcome in Liberia.

The former Nigerian leader praised Weah for gracefully acknowledging defeat and extending congratulations to his opponent even before the official declaration.

Jonathan’s statement reads, “Having led the West African Elders Forum (@TheWAEF ) Mediation Mission to both the October 10, 2023.

general elections and the November 14, 2023, Presidential run-off poll in Liberia, I am deeply pleased with the successful outcome of the democratic process and look forward to a peaceful transition in January 2024.

“I congratulate the President-Elect His Excellency Joseph Boakai and urge him to be magnanimous in victory and seek to continue the efforts to unite and advance his country.

“I am also particularly grateful to the outgoing President His Excellency George Weah, who has just conceded defeat and congratulated his opponent even ahead of the official declaration of the final result by the National Election Commission of Liberia.

By doing this, President Weah has exhibited an exemplary display of statesmanship and commitment to the peace and progress of his country.