Guest Editorial by Lekpele M. NyamalonPresident George Weah’s concession call to President-elect Joseph Boakai a few days shy of the official election announcement is worth celebrating. Here’s why:To fully appreciate President Weah's gesture, one must understand Liberia’s political history. This moment also recalls the struggles of those who fought for social justice, democracy, and political pluralism in the past. For the record, President Weah’s governance records were marred by controversies, with allegations from many critics of corruption, misrule, breakdown of state institutions, etc. By conceding defeat a day before the official announcement of election results in Liberia, President George Weah has entered the uncommon realm of politics in Africa’s democracy.
