The United States has congratulated the people of Liberia on the successful conclusion of the presidential run-off election, and President-elect, George Weah, on his victory. The White House, in a statement by the Press Secretary, described the election as representing “a major milestone for Liberia’s democracy”. This is Liberia’s first peaceful transfer of power from one democratically elected head of state to another in more than 70 years. “The United States commends the National Elections Commission for administering an orderly election process. Outgoing Preaident, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, would step down in January after two terms in office and would handover to Weah.

Source: GNN Liberia December 31, 2017 21:23 UTC