Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26, President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Liberia.
The journey demonstrates the value placed on Liberia’s security and well-being as well as that of the rest of West Africa.
Liberia, the oldest sovereign post-colonial African State, commemorates 175 years of self-rule on this day as part of a special independence anniversary.
President Buhari is the event’s Special Guest of Honor and will make a speech.
The visit to Liberia takes place at a time when the sub-two region’s to three decades of democratic order have been upended by political unrest and the resurgence of coup d’états.
President Buhari is anticipated to stress the significance of free, fair, and credible elections to the three countries that will hold elections in 2023 with Nigeria: Liberia, Sierra Leone, and that country.
The President is anticipated to emphasize the significance of upholding the rule of law in the sub-region.
Security, peace, and growth cannot exist without the rule of law and constitutional law.
Nigeria places a high priority on the peace and security of Liberia (and Sierra-Leone), given the significant resources, materials, and human capital that have been used to secure the two republics.
Without Nigeria’s leadership in the ECOWAS setting to secure these two, Liberia would not now exist on the map in its current form.
Cross-border terrorism may be discussed bilaterally by Nigeria and Liberia, strengthening their defense and business connections.
The personal chemistry and warmth between President Buhari and George Weah of Liberia are equally important and will be crucial to the outcomes of tomorrow’s events.
On July 25, 2022, Garba Shehu will become the President’s Senior Special Assistant for Media and Publicity.