[ad_1] Liberia President George Weah has conceded defeat in the recent run off election to opposition leader Joseph Boakai. The closely contested race concluded with Boakai securing 50.9% of the vote, while Weah received 49.1%, according to the country’s elections commission. Weah’s concession marks a significant turnaround from the 2017 election, where he won…
[ad_1] President George Weah (L) called Joseph Boakai (R) after it became clear that his challenger’s lead could not be overhauled Liberian President George Weah has called his challenger in the presidential race, Joseph Boakai, to congratulate him on his victory. In an address to the nation, he said “The Liberian people have spoken and…
[ad_1] Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai has maintained a slim lead in the Liberian presidential election after official results from more than 99% of polling stations were announced. The 78-year-old political veteran has 50.89% of the votes, while incumbent President George Weah has 49.11%. That represents a lead of more than 28,000 votes, with nearly all…
