Go home tonight with the knowledge that our ideas and vision for Liberia remain strong. He said although the outcome of the election was not what he and his supporters desire, the democratic will of the people of Liberia must be respected. According to President Weah, the election results show that there's a deep division in the country and the need to be nationalistic above party politics cannot be overmphasised. "I remain your President until the hand over of power and I will continue to work for the good of Liberia," he said. Weah continued that CDC has lost the election but Liberia has won and it is time to place country above personal interest.

The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) commends President Weah for conceding defeat to President-Elect Joseph Boakai of the opposition Unity Party (UP). The conduct of a free, fair and transparent election is a fulfillment of the president’s commitment to holding a credible election. Liberia is about to mark another historic milestone wherein one sitting democratically elected President will peacefully transition power to another democratically elected President in January 2024. This process will make Liberia a beacon of hope for democracy in West Africa. At the same time, the ECC hails all Liberians for exercising their Constitutional right in apeaceful manner.

The results announced tonight, though not final, indicate that Ambassador Joseph N. Boakai is in a lead that we cannot surpass. Tonight, as we acknowledge the results, let us also recognize that the true winners of these elections are the people of Liberia. Under my leadership, these elections were organized with a promise to the Liberian people – a promise of fairness, peace, inclusiveness, transparency, and credibility. I remain your President until the handover of power, and I will continue to work for the good of Liberia. Let us heal the divisions caused by the campaign and come together as One Nation and One United People.

The Associated Press |ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who was removed from office in June, was on Friday charged with procurement fraud at a local court, which remanded him in prison pending his bail ruling. In amended charges, the Nigerian government said Godwin Emefiele illegally awarded contracts for dozens of vehicles during his time as the governor of the apex bank in Africa’s largest economy, according to court documents. Appearing in court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Emefiele pleaded not guilty to the charges, which could land him in jail for at least five years if convicted. He has been in custody for most of the time since he was removed from office. The court is expected to rule on his bail application next week.

By GINA KALSI and RORY TINGLE HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENTHundreds more migrants arrived in Dover after crossing the Channel by small boat yesterday just days after the government’s Rwanda policy was ruled ‘unlawful’. A total of 356 asylum seekers were intercepted by Border Force officials from seven boats and escorted into Dover, Kent, throughout the day. Around 50 asylum seekers were picked up from an inflatable dinghy off the coast of Dover and brought to shore on Border Force catamaran Hurricane shortly before 10am. A total of 356 asylum seekers were intercepted by Border Force officials from seven boats and escorted into Dover, Kent, throughout the dayFour more dinghies carrying migrants were intercepted throughout the day. President of the Supreme Court Lord Reed said there would be a risk of genuine asylum seekers being returned by Rwanda to the home country they fled from.

President George Weah has conceded defeat to President-elect Joseph Boakai, marking a historic moment in Liberia's political landscape. An official post from the Executive Mansion says "President Weah has congratulated Former Vice President Joseph N. Boakai as winner of the 2023 presidential runoff election. "President Weah called Mr. Boakai via telephone following the announcement of provisional results by the National Elections Commission (NEC) on Friday, November 17, 2023. Konneh expressed gratitude for President Weah's commitment to upholding Liberia's democracy, stating, "President Weah has placed his concession call to President-elect Joseph Boakai. He continued, "As for the winner, congratulations to President-Elect Joseph N. Boakai on your victory.

MONROVIA – Following Friday’s announcement of the run-off election results by the National Elections Commission, President George Weah has gracefully acknowledged his defeat. The results indicated that his longtime rival, former Vice President Joseph Boakai, secured the lead with a margin of 28,434 votes (1.78%). President-elect Boakai, who served as Vice President under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for 12 years, brings to the presidency over 40 years of experience in the public sector. According to the NEC, President Weah garnered 785,778 votes (49.11%), while Ambassador Boakai secured 814,212 votes (50.89%), resulting in a 28,434-vote difference (1.78%). Throughout his campaign, Boakai pledged to rescue Liberia from what he asserted was a Weah administration marked by mismanagement and corruption.

Scott, a licensed lawyer, accused individuals with a calculated agenda of attempting to destroy both her and her family. Justice Scott claimed that the government showed no interest in finding Charloe’s murderer but instead preconceived and premeditated charges against her from the very day of the murder. Scott and her family members entering their pleas at Criminal Court ‘A’ in the Temple of Justice. They allegedly inflicted several bodily injuries on Charloe Musu, leading to her death and violating the penal laws of Liberia. The case is set to continue on Friday, November 17, 2023, with the State cross-examining the former Chief Justice.

The ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) added its voice to warnings issued by the Joint Security of its planned pre-victory celebration on today, Friday, November 17, 2023, in Face Book post, the National Chairman of the CDC, Mulbah K. Morlu wrote:“In line with the Justice Ministry’s Release, the CDC planned Celebration of Victory will be Announced after Final Results; No Mass Gathering Tomorrow! In view of recent Statements from the Ministry of Justice that ‘NO PRE-VICTORY PARADE IS ALLOWED’, the CDC requests all partisans to stay home & await NEC’S FINAL results announcement, after which the CDC planned celebration of victory will be announced. Respect for the Rule of Law, which distinguishes the mighty Coalition for Democratic Change from all the others, will continue to be upheld even as the CDC looks forward to UNDISPUTED VICTORY today”. Mulbah K. Morlu in his Face Bool post notedVisited 39 times, 39 visit(s) today

Liberian-American, Gabe Amo, Inducted as Member of U.S. Congress . The 36-year-old Democrat won a special election in November to replace Democratic Rep. David Cicilline. Amo, who was born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, comes from a family of immigrants. Having previously worked as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden, Amo has expressed optimism for the future of the black community in Rhode Island. Additionally, a Republican is favored to win a special election in Utah on November 21.

The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) has called on all stakeholders, particularly the political parties, candidates, and their supporters, as well as the general citizenry, to remain calm and patiently wait for the official declaration of the results by the National Elections Commission (NEC). The EOM is also supported by the Resident Representative of ECOWAS in Liberia, Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah. Two days ago, supporters of the ruling CDC and opposition Unity Party took to the streets of Monrovia, celebrating “pre-electoral victory” ahead of the NEC final announcement. He added that ECOWAS also calls on the security agents to maintain professionalism in the execution of their duties for the maintenance of order in the country. He said, “The mission will wait to make further pronouncements if necessary.

Joseph Boakai in the lead with 193,041 votes (50.71%), while incumbent President George Manneh Weah follows closely with 187,615 votes, representing 49.29 percent of the tallied results thus far. Weah currently leads in the southeastern counties, including Maryland, Grand Gedeh, Sinoe, Rivergee, Bong, and Grand Bassa. On the other hand, Boakai has taken the lead in the vote-rich Montserrado, Nimba, and Lofa Counties. He maintains a competitive lead in the western cluster comprising Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, and Gbarpolu Counties. Below is a table of the showing the number of votes and percentages of polling places per county for Weah and Boakai:

The margin between the two candidates has slightly widened to 16,221 votes, marking an increase of 10,795 votes since yesterday. Former Vice President Joseph Boakai has further solidified his lead over incumbent President George Weah in what is shaping up to be a closely contested runoff election. The latest updates from the National Election Commission show that Boakai is now ahead with 712,741 votes, constituting 50.58% of the total votes counted, while Weah closely trails with 696,520 votes, representing 49.42%. The margin between the two candidates has slightly widened to 16,221 votes, marking an increase of 10,795 votes since yesterday. The results are from 5,107 out of 5,890 polling places nationwide, suggesting that the majority of the voting precincts have reported their outcomes.

Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday called a 48-hour nationwide strike demanding the cancellation of the January 7 general elections, claiming that it was meant to install Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ruling Awami League government for a fourth straight term. The announcement came a day after Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that the much-awaited general elections will be held on January 7. BNP’s senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi called the two-day general strike starting from 6 AM Sunday. “Everybody in Bangladesh knows the outcome of this election,” senior BNP leader Abdul Moyeen Khan said. The opposition continued to enforce intermittent nationwide transport blockades since October 28, disrupting supply systems, demanding Prime Minister Hasina’s resignation to make way for a neutral government to conduct the polls.

The second day provisional counting results of the runoff of the presidential election released by the National Elections Commission (NEC) has revealed that the presidential candidate of the opposition Unity Party (UP), Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai has captured 712, 741 vote which is equivalent to 50.58%Which his opponent, incumbent President George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) received 606,520 votes also equivalent to 49.42%, following the reading of results from the counties, the Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Davidetta Brown-Lansana said the final counting will continue on Friday, November 17, 2023. Visited 32 times, 32 visit(s) today