The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has congratulated President-elect, Joseph N Boakai, for his victory in Liberia’s Presidential Run-Off Elections held on November 14, 2023.
The Chairperson also hailed the statesmanship of outgoing President George Weah, for gracefully accepting the outcome of the elections.
He further commended the National Elections Commission and all stakeholders for the successful conduct of peaceful and credible elections.
The Chairperson invited all parties to continue to display maturity and embrace dialogue to consolidate democracy, inclusiveness, the Rule of Law, peace, and security, and enhance inclusive socio-economic development for the people of the Republic of Liberia.
The Chairperson also expressed his deep gratitude to Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa and current Member of the AU Panel of the Wise, for her leadership as Head of the AU Election Observation Mission to Liberia.
In this regard, the Chairperson reaffirmed the determination of the AU to continue supporting the Republic of Liberia, in collaboration with regional bodies and international partners, to strengthen democratic stability and unity in the country.
