George Weah concedes to Boakai in Liberia polls

George Weah, president of Liberia has conceded a defeat after he called his challenger in the Liberian Presidential race, Joseph Boakai to congratulate him on his victory

In an address to the nation, he said the Liberians has spoken and they have heard their voices.

The opposition candidate is in a comfortable lead with 1,625,684 votes as against 785,778 votes of the incumbent President.

Below is George Weah’s Message to the Liberians

“I stand before you tonight with a heavy heart, but with the utmost respect for the democratic process that has defined our nation. As your President and the leader of the Coalition for Democratic Change, I want to address you on the outcome of the run-off elections held on November 14, 2023.

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.

Tonight, as we acknowledge the results, let us also recognize that the true winners of these elections are the people of Liberia. Through your peaceful and orderly exercise of your constitutional right to vote, you have once again demonstrated your commitment to the democratic principles that bind us together as a nation.

Under my leadership, these elections were organized with a promise to the Liberian people – a promise of fairness, transparency, and credibility. I am proud to say that, for the most part, we have fulfilled that promise. The Liberian people have spoken, and their choice will be honored and obeyed.

At this juncture, I would like to congratulate the National Elections Commission for a job well done. You have earned the respect of all Liberians, our foreign partners, international observers, and the world at large for completing this difficult task to the satisfaction of all stakeholders, including the contesting parties.

However, the closeness of the results reveals a deep division within our country. As we transition to the new

May God bless Liberia, and may we continue to strive for a brighter future together.

Thank you.”

Joseph Boakai who comes from one the northern part of the country won millions of votes from that regions. One dream changer of him is his running mate Jeremiah Buku, senator in the country, who paved way for Boakai’s success through his influence on the youth.

Former foot ball star, president Weah has been in power since 2018 and he will step down as the president of Liberia in January 2024.