INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The recent presidential race in Liberia ended without a decisive victor, leading to likely runoff elections.Official numbers show Joseph
Boakai, the prior Vice President, has a narrow lead at 43.7%
George Weah, the current President, trails him closely with 43.65%.Liberian law mandates a candidate must get over 50% to dodge a runoff
The National Elections Commission will soon clarify if another vote is needed.The contest has sparked tension
supposedly from Coalition supporters, causing delays and raising concerns.Moreover, factors like limited funds and poor infrastructure added
Campaign fervor was palpable.Just days before the election, Monrovia, the capital, brimmed with rallies, notably from the Coalition
the United Nations.Local security forces maintained order during the voting, and no significant incidents emerged
However, the sheer number of polling stations presents challenges.Observers speculate that strategies in the likely runoff will focus on
Montserrado County, the most populated region in Liberia.Anticipation of a lower voter turnout exists, as voter trucking will be less
frequent.BackgroundLiberia has a turbulent past, shaped by two civil wars that resulted in massive loss of life
International organizations like the United Nations helped secure peace.Since then, Liberia has undergone government changes, including the
