George Weah on his way to become Liberia’s president

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George Weah of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) retained his lead as the second batch of provisional results of Tuesday’s presidential elections in Liberia were released on Friday.

According to figures read out by Mr Jerome Korkoya, Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC) Weah remained ahead with 39 per cent of the polling places so far processed.

Vice President Joseph Boakai of the ruling Unity Party retained his second position with 31.1 per cent of the votes.

“Starting with Mr George Weah of the CDC, of the total number of places we have processed, he has obtained 240,750 votes; that would represent 39.6 per cent.

“He would be followed by Mr Joseph Boakai of the Unity Party. He has obtained 160,975 votes, and that would represent 31.1 per cent.

“Mr Charles Brumskine of the Liberty Party has obtained 48,219 votes, and that represents 9.3…

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