President Buhari Congratulates Liberia’s President-Elect, George Weah

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr George Weah on his election as the next President of Liberia.

The Nigerian President also commended the Liberian people on the peaceful conduct of the historic Presidential run-off election, stressing that “this is another plus on Africa’s democratic scoreboard.”

The President equally applauded the efforts of the National Election Commission of Liberia, as well as regional and international observers who contributed immensely to the electoral process and the strengthening of post-conflict democracy in the West African country.

Describing Weah’s victory as an affirmation of the will of the Liberian people to remain united, peaceful and prosperous, President Buhari pledged Nigeria’s readiness to work with Liberia on issues of mutual interest at bilateral, regional and global levels for the benefit of citizens of both countries.