Tinubu Reacts As Dr. George Manneh Weah Loses Election

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the outcome of the Liberian presidential election. In a statement by presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the presidential election. The president commended his counterpart, President George Weah for “respecting people’s will and upholding democracy.” Tinubu also…

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Liberia: George Weah Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Boakai

Former Vice President Joseph Boakai looks set to become Liberia’s new president. Boakai went head-to-head with the incumbent George Weah in the presidential run-off and with almost all the votes counted; the opposition candidate holds an unassailable lead of 28,000 votes. According to the electoral commission, Mr Boakai, a 78-year-old political veteran had 50.89% of…

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