From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The former Chairman, Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Senator Shehu Sani, has said that the outcome of the Liberian presidential election is a lesson in civility and a message of hope for the West African sub-region.
Sani who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District from 2015 to 2019, stated this on his social media platform, following the concession speech of the incumbent president, George Weah, who accepted the outcome of the election, having lost to former Vice President Joseph Boakai of the Unity Party.
Sani said: “The election that led to the defeat of Liberia’s President Weah and the victory of Boakai is much more than just another election. The election was reportedly Credible, transparent, peaceful and without hesitation, George conceded and congratulated the winner, despite the slim margin of victory.
“Liberia has cast a light in a region nearly enveloped by the darkness of military coups, controversial elections and endless political hostilities.
“Liberian election is a lesson in civility and a message of hope. Liberia is the new moral compass of the sub-region,” Sani said.
Sani recalled that Liberia rose from the ashes and now becoming a tree of political tolerance and decency in West Africa.
According to Sani, “There was a time we rescued and saved Liberians from themselves and now they are doing same to us.
“Congratulations to Joseph Boakai for the victory and kudos to the outgoing President George for demonstration of such unwavering act of statesmanship, sportsmanship and patriotism.”
Sani further said that Weah should be in the league of ex Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan who congratulated former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 and he hoped history and posterity will be kind to Weah.