WHAT AFRICAN NATIONS SHOULD LEARN FROM THE LIBERIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

By Edwin -

 The recent presidential election in Liberia has been a topic of discussion in many African countries. Elected incumbent George Weah conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a hotly contested presidential election. The election has been hailed as a victory for democracy in Africa, and other African countries can learn a lot from the election.


One of the main takeaways from the election is the importance of holding peaceful elections. Liberia has experienced a lot of violence in the past, including two civil wars in 1989 and 2003, and an Ebola outbreak that killed thousands between 2013 and 2016. Despite all this, the country was able to hold peaceful elections, a testament to the resilience of the Liberian people . Other African countries can learn from Liberia’s example and strive for peaceful elections.

Another important lesson from the election is the importance of transparency. Liberia was praised for holding peaceful elections by international observers, including the European Union. The Election Commission also did an excellent job of ensuring that the elections were free and fair. Other African countries can learn from Liberia’s example and strive for open elections.

The vote also highlighted the importance of investment in agriculture and infrastructure. During his campaign, opposition leader Joseph Boakai focused on investing in agriculture and infrastructure. He stressed the need to free the country from what he called the “unfair practices” of Mr. Weah's government. This is a lesson that other African countries can learn. Investments in agriculture and infrastructure can contribute to job creation and economic growth.

The vote also highlighted the importance of education. President Weah talked about education reform and unemployment. He asked voters to give him more time to see the results of his earlier promises, unearth corruption and improve livelihoods. Education is key to unlocking the potential of young people and creating a better future for Africa. Other African countries can learn from Liberia’s example and invest in education.

The election also highlighted the importance of tackling corruption. President Weah’s administration was accused of corruption, inflation, and persistent economic challenges. This damaged his image and led to his failure. Other African countries can learn from Liberia’s example and try to tackle corruption

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