Liberian footballing great now turned politician, George Oppong Weah on Tuesday, February 14, called on the President, Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House to congratulate him on his assumption of office and also discuss issues of mutual concern and benefit to the two countries.
According to Mr Weah, who is currently the Senator of the Montserrado County in Liberia, the conduct of Ghana’s 2016 elections, which resulted in a peaceful change of government, has cemented Ghana’s position as the true beacon of democracy on the African continent, one which should be emulated by all countries on the continent.
He described the President's victory “as a lesson for all of us. If you don’t succeed at your first attempt, try again†and hoped that his tenure will be marked by an increase in bilateral relations between Ghana and Liberia, as well as the realisation of the vision of continental integration, which, he said, will inure to the benefit of the African peoples.
With the election of a new President of Liberia slated for October 10 this year, Senator Weah urged Ghana, President Akufo-Addo and ECOWAS to help ensure that the polls are credible, so that the results gain acceptance by all the stakeholders involved in the process.
On his part, President Akufo-Addo thanked the Liberian Senator for the courtesy of his visit, assuring him that Ghana will continue to support and advocate for the deepening of democracy in countries within the region.
President Akufo-Addo indicated that the bonds that exist between Liberia and Ghana would be strengthened even further in the coming years, assuring that Ghana, together with ECOWAS will do its best to ensure that the upcoming polls pass off peacefully, so that the will of the Liberian people upheld.
