The outgoing president of Liberia, George Weah, conceded Friday evening his defeat in Tuesday’s presidential election against opponent Joseph Boakai, in a speech on public radio, while the country awaits the publication of the total results of the vote.
“Tonight, the CDC (George Weah’s party) lost the election but Liberia won. It’s time for elegance in victory,” declared Weah, a former football glory elected in 2017, in a speech on public radio.
The results published Friday by the electoral commission, after votes in more than 99% of offices, gave 50.89% to Joseph Boakai and 49.11% to George Weah.