MONROVIA- Nov 17-President George Manneh Weah has called and congratulated Mr. Joseph Boakai, the president-elect.
The call was placed late Friday, according to the presidential Press Secretary.
“The president, H. E. Dr. George Manneh Weah has called Mr. Joseph Boakai to congratulate him for his elections,” he said,
“This is the beauty of democracy. He is a leader, Solo Kelgbeh, the presidential press secretary said.
This followed the release of the result of the presidential run-off which took place on November 14, 2023.
The National Elections Announced on Friday that President Weah received 785,778 votes (49.11%), and the former vice president under Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf received a total of 814,212 votes (50.89%); this amounted to 28,434. This brings a difference of (1.78%).
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.