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Boakai Becomes  New Liberians President 

The  president of Liberia, George Weah  has  congratulated his major rival, Joseph  Nyumah Boakai for winning the  2023 presidential  election  after  the National Elections Commission announced  99.5% of the presidential run-off  election  result. 

Moments after the announcement, at 11:00 pm on Friday  November 17,  Weah took over the State Radio,  Equatorial Latitude Broadcasting  Services(ELBC) to address  the Nation  on the outcome of the election result and  conceded  defeat.

However,  Weah promises to take a political sabbatical  and come back in the 2029 presidential  race to face  Boakai  again. 

“The results announced tonight, though not final, indicate that Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai is in a lead that is insurmountable. A few moments ago, I spoke with President-elect Joseph N. Boakai to congratulate him on his victory and to offer my sincere commitment to working with him for the betterment of our beloved Liberia.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Boakai, his supporters, and his campaign team. May his presidency be marked by success for all Liberians, and may our nation prosper under his leadership,” he told the citizens. 

He warned that the closeness of the results reveals a deep division within the country, but   as they  transition to the new Boakai administration,  they  must be vigilant to the dangers of division and work together to find common ground, more than ever,  as unity is paramount for the love of the state.

“MY FELLOW LIBERIANS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Tonight, the CDC has lost the election, but Liberia has won.  This is a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest. I remain your President until the handover of power, and I will continue to work for the good of Liberia. Let us heal the divisions caused by the campaign and come together as One Nation and One United People,” he disclosed. 

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