George Weah Wins Liberian Presidential Run-off
- 6 years ago
The results are in for the presidential run-off election in Liberia.
Former soccer star George Weah will succeed incumbent Ellen Johnson Sirleaf next month.
President Sirleaf has served in her role in 2006.
The occasion will mark the first democratic transition of authority for Liberia in seven decades.
Weah defeated his opponent, Vice President Joseph Boakai, by a vote of 62-percent to 38-percent.
Former soccer star George Weah will succeed incumbent Ellen Johnson Sirleaf next month.
President Sirleaf has served in her role in 2006.
The occasion will mark the first democratic transition of authority for Liberia in seven decades.
Weah defeated his opponent, Vice President Joseph Boakai, by a vote of 62-percent to 38-percent.