by Marian Ansah with files from BBC
President Nana Addo has congratulated former footballer, George Weah on his election as Liberia’s President.
Mr. Weah beat his opponent Joseph Boakai with more than 60% of the votes in Tuesday’s run-off election.
While expressing the hope that the just ended polls will lead to an improvement of living standards of Liberians, the President observed that the election had also “strengthened the frontiers of democracy in Liberia”
The President also commended Mr. Weah’s opponent, Boakai, who is currently Liberia’s Vice President for the “maturity” exhibited during his campaign.
“Best wishes for the success of President-elect George Weah, and Vice President –elect, Jewel Taylor,” he added ......
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