Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>President George Mannah Weah has set for himself a new record. The Africa only Ballon d\u2019Or will go down in history as the first African incumbent President who concedes defeat to his fierce rival with a narrow margin of 1.16% in a tightly contested election that could have witnessed a prolonged political crisis in other democracies.<\/p>\nAnd in conceding defeat, he was quick to draw such distinction, that he is not an African President who hijacks elections that cause the death of many innocent people. \u201cI won\u2019t be a part of it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The former Ballon d\u2019Or winner, best known for his football prowess in Europe, particularly at Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Millan sent heartfelt congratulatory messages to President-elect Joseph N. Boakai with 99.5% of the polls result which put Boakai at 50.89% and he (Weah) at 49.11%.<\/p>\n
Mr. Weah did not just call President-elect Boakai to congratulate him, but in a speech broadcast on national radio, the President showed great statesmanship and was gracious in defeat informing the nation that his party had lost the November 14, Presidential runoff, but Liberia had won.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy fellow Liberians, ladies and gentlemen, tonight the CDC has lost the election, but Liberia has won. This is a time to be gracious in defeat, a time to place our country above personal interest,\u201d President Weah said, adding that unity was more paramount for the \u201cLove of Mama Liberia.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the action taken by Mr. Weah in such a tightly contested poll remains unimaginable in Africa. Although his administration was marred by corruption allegations, unsolved murder mysteries, and high unemployment rate, his unprecedented action draws out a pathway for his redemption.<\/p>\n
HIs administration had promised to respect the will of the Liberian people, and he indeed demonstrated it through peaceful means.<\/p>\n
Mr. Weah showed sportsmanship in conceding defeat, something which also demonstrated how his government had ensured the conduct of a free, fair, and transparent election.<\/p>\n
Not only did Mr. Weah concede, but his subsequent pronouncements following his concession strongly confirmed his commitment to maintaining the country\u2019s fragile peace, while nurturing its young democracy.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow, more than ever unity is paramount for the Love of Mama Liberia. To the members of the Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) fellow partisans, I understand this is not the outcome of the election we all desire. Your support has been the backbone of our campaign and for that, I am deeply grateful. I (now) urge you to follow my example and accept the result of the election. I want you to go home tonight knowing that our ideas and vision for our nation remain strong. We are a young moment, and our time will come again.<\/p>\n
Tomorrow, resume your daily activities in a normal way. You can join me at our party headquarters to reflect on our journey and plan for our return to political leadership in 2029,\u201d Mr. Weah stated.<\/p>\n
As the new government prepares to take over on January 22, 2024, President Weah would drive away with dignity beaming with smiles, that he has set an unprecedented example on the continent.<\/p>\n
But the question that remains is who\u2019s next to walk in his footsteps.<\/p>\n
It has been nearly three decades since he won Africa\u2019s first Ballon d\u2019Or, no African player has ever won that since. Will his latest action in politics again put him in a class of his own, or will another African leader emulate his example, it remains to be seen as we watch on.<\/p>\n
Source: Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news<\/b><\/p>\n
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