Joseph Boakai, a seasoned political figure, was declared the winner of Liberia’s presidential election on Monday, triumphing over incumbent George Weah.
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) officially announced Boakai’s victory after completing the meticulous ballot count, revealing that he secured 50.64 percent of the votes.
Boakai’s win, however, was not without suspense, as he edged past Weah with a narrow margin of only 20,567 votes. The announcement was made by Davidetta Browne Lansanah, the president of the commission, during a press briefing where she disclosed the final results.
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Former international football star George Weah graciously conceded defeat on Friday evening, acknowledging the outcome based on the results from more than 99.98 percent of the polling stations. Despite this concession, a twist emerged as Lansanah revealed that the commission received two appeals from Weah’s party regarding the election’s conduct in Nimba County.
Addressing the concerns raised by Weah’s party, Lansanah clarified that the commission has a mandatory 30-day period to thoroughly investigate the appeals and arrive at a final decision.
The Liberian presidential election, marked by its competitive nature and the charismatic presence of George Weah, has taken a dramatic turn with Boakai’s victory.
