Liberian president George Weah faces tight runoff vote for a second term against challenger Joseph Boakai
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Liberian president George Weah is facing a tight runoff election as he seeks a second term in office. Results from the first round of voting show Weah and his challenger, Joseph Boakai, neck and neck. Both candidates are actively seeking endorsements from other opposition parties, which could sway the outcome. Weah won the 2017 election with promises to fight poverty and develop infrastructure, but he has been accused of not fulfilling these promises.
Voters head to the polls to vote in Liberiaβs presidential run-off election, in which voters were choosing whether to hand former football star George Weah a second term in office, despite a mixed record, or elect political veteran Joseph Boakai. The run-off, which followed a first round of voting...
Liberia is set for its second democratic transfer of power in seven decades after football-star-turned-president George Weah called to congratulate former vice-president Joseph Boakai on his election..
Liberia President George Weah on Friday (November 17) conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but helping to..
Liberian president George Weah has conceded defeat in the country's recent runoff vote after challenger Joseph Boakai emerged as the leader with just over 50% of... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
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