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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mark M. Mengonfia

Officials in Liberia formally declare Boakai the president-elect days after incumbent Weah conceded

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Election officials in Liberia on Monday formally declared Joseph Boakai the president-elect, three days after incumbent George Weah conceded defeat based on the runoff vote's provisional results.

According to the National Elections Commission, Boakai won with 50.64% of the second round balloting while Weah took 49.36%.

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