What an irony - Nigerians express shock as Tinubu commends Liberia Prez George Weah for respecting people’s will

President Bola Tinubu has applauded President George for respecting the will of the people and upholding democracy after conceding defeat in the recently held presidential election.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu commended the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of their recent poll.

Tinubu also congratulated President-elect, Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people.

Weah was reported to have conceded defeat late Friday after provisional results from the week's runoff vote showed opposition party candidate, Joseph Boakai, beating him by just over 1 percentage point.

Elections officials said that with 99.58% of ballots counted from Tuesday's election, Boakai was in the lead, with 50.89% to Weah's 49.11%.

Addressing the nation, Weah said "The Liberian people have spoken, and we have heard their voice," adding that Boakai "is in a lead that we cannot surpass."
Tinubu reacting to Weah’s speech said;

“I commend President George Weah for his sterling example, undiluted patriotism, and statesmanship. He has defied the stereotype that peaceful transitions of power are untenable in West Africa.

“He has demonstrated that the outcome of elections in the sub-region need not become the propellant of violence and unrest and that the will of the people must always be respected,” the President stated.

As President Tinubu’s congratulatory message to Weah hit the internet, several Nigerians tackled him for failing to follow in Liberian President’s footstep.
Many described his action as an irony following the turn of events during the 2023 general election.

@Classic84073745: George weah knew election was transparent and free and Fair that was why he accepted the results. Tinubu knew he rigged election that is why he's still finding it difficult to get congratulations from people.

@official_osasb7: Says a man who believes in Grab it, Snatch it and runaway with it.

@Vincentinz: What an irony

@RickRossScorpy: Same thing him no fit do

@musicjyoung1: Hope you will be doing same in 2027

@ARjerimi: Agbado master wey no respect people's will to rigg election dey commend another person for respecting the same will. Interesting....

@samuel_achile: That election in Liberia was free and fair.

@trueAFICIONADO: And he snacks presidential election from Nigerians will,may God judge him according to his advice to George weah

@FaladeJumi: Irony of life! One said do what ever it takes to grab it, to snatch it …