Image Credit: U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia
President George Weah of Liberia conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai in the presidential election, marking the end of a tenure clouded by graft allegations. Boakai, a former vice president who lost to Weah in 2017, secured victory with 50.9% of the vote, while Weah garnered 49.1%.
The outcome represents a significant reversal from 2017 when Weah, a global soccer legend, clinched victory with 62%. Weah's concession on national radio emphasizes the importance of accepting election results and sets the stage for Liberia's second democratic transfer of power in over seven decades.
Boakai's supporters in Monrovia celebrated the news, expressing optimism for change. Boakai, committed to peace and reconciliation, faces the challenge of addressing longstanding issues such as poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure decay.
