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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - Political veteran Joseph Boakai was marginally ahead of incumbent George Weah in the race for the Liberian presidency, with over 99 per cent of polling stations reporting, results published Friday showed. Former vice president Boakai had garnered 50.89 percent of votes cast, with Weah on 49.11 per cent after over 99.5 per

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberias presidential race against incumbent George Weah, with more than 99 percent of polling stations reporting.

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberia's presidential race against incumbent George Weah.Victory would be sweet revenge for Boakai, who lost to Weah by a large margin in the second-round presidential vote in 2017.

Political veteran Joseph Boakai was on Friday close to victory in Liberias presidential race against incumbent George Weah, with more than 99 percent of polling stations reporting. Former vice president Boakai had garnered 50.89 percent of votes cast, with Weah on 49.11 percent wit ..

A run-off election will be held next month in Liberia following a photo finish between President George Weah and his main rival Joseph...

Liberia Election Results: George Weah And Joseph Boakai Face Run-Off Vote

The run-off is due to take place on 14 November.

Liberia Election Results: George Weah And Joseph Boakai Face Run-Off Vote

Incumbent George Weah will face Joseph Boakai, separated by around 7,000 votes in the first round.

Incumbent George Weah will face Joseph Boakai, separated by around 7,000 votes in the first round.