Monrovia – Chairman of the Governing Council of the Coalition for Democratic Change, Senator George Weah, has congratulated President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump for his victory as the 45th U. S. President.
He congratulated Trump for defying all odds and ultimately prevailing as the 45th President of the United States.
Weah extended commendation to the campaign team of Mr. Trump for carrying out such a vigorous effort that led to the ultimate victory.
He described Trump’s victory amid a tough and challenging electoral process as true democracy which was watched by the world.
“United States of America, exercise the very tenets of democracy they have introduced to other nations around the globe, the Americans did not disappoint as they proved to the rest of the world why they are a true role model and one of the prime architects of modern democracy,” Weah asserted in a statement.
Meanwhile, Sen. Weah acknowledged the “outstanding leadership of President Obama and his administration”.
He expressed great gratitude to the Obama for undertaking such a feat in conducting a free and fair election and paving the way for a smooth transition of power.
“This is an exemplary act he hopes other nations can emulate, as it serves as a hallmark in maintaining lasting peace around the world,” the statement added.
He further thanked President Obama and his administration for fostering the longstanding partnership between the great people of America and his beloved country Liberia—a tradition he has no doubt that the incoming administration of president-elect, Donald J. Trump will continue.
Weah’s commendation to Trump runs contrary to views held by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who told the BBC that Trump’s victory over Hilary Clinton was a defeat to democracy.
President Sirleaf told the BBC that she was “extremely saddened” by Donald Trump’s victory.
“Our concern is whether President-elect Trump will have an African agenda and build bridges,” she said. “We can only hope that he will do so in due course.”
The President said that she was worried about the future of trade deals between the US and Liberia in particular and Africa in general.
“We do not know what his policy towards Africa will be,” she said.
“Obviously we are concerned but we will have to give him the benefit of the doubt.”
But differing with President Sirleaf, Senator Jewel Howard Taylor, one of three female Senators in the Liberian Senate, congratulated Trump for his victory, noting that his ascendency to the U.S. Presidency defines the spirit of democracy.