Shocking moment Liberian president Boakai freezes at podium during inauguration speech

Liberia's new president, Joseph Boakai, has recovered from an episode of heat-induced faintness that caused him to cut short his inauguration speech on Monday (January 22) before being led off the podium, his party's spokesman said.
The 79-year-old, who defeated George Weah in a runoff election in November, was sworn in during an outdoor ceremony in sweltering heat in the West African nation's capital, Monrovia.
Boakai then paused during his speech and aides rushed to fan him. He resumed a few minutes later but halted again and aides helped him walk away from the podium, curtailing the ceremony.
Some of Boakai's opponents had raised concerns about his age and energy during election campaigning but his team dismissed the criticism.
Although the inauguration ceremony ended abruptly, Boakai had already taken the oath of office when he was helped away. Officials still proceeded to a planned lunch but Boakai's whereabouts were not immediately clear.
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[@user-ub4wv9oh7x]

Liberians, welcome to one chance president. I hope you are budgeting for his medical trips overseas.

[@claud329]

Not being disrespectful. I think it's time for our elders to step down and let young generation lead the way .old wise men should advice young ones from the comfort of their homes .how can we trust the system or anything around him when its like this 😢😢😢

[@MichelleKandakai-sq5nd]

I’m not being rude to but it was the heat and he’s perfectly fine so worry about your country and not mines

[@ifymojo]

No one will step down for you. Go and campaign and win votes. Nothing will be given to you on a silver plate

[@MichelleKandakai-sq5nd]

@@ifymojo you talking about me

[@africanlastborn7776]

Yeah will never happen because it's very easy for Europe and America to control an old black African leader, George weah was rejected on his first attempt to become president because he'll rejected imperialist, Africa will continue to have old retire people as president because the system of election was designed and already rigged to keep Africa under develop, old leaders can not do it because their policies are designed by the foreign countries who allow him to be president

[@sonofdsun]

His former boss, Ellen told him,he won't listen.

[@christophermuzyoka3353]

Anyone at this age should not aspire to such offices especially that of the president. How will he manage the affairs of Liberia when he has some health challenges? He has just been sworn in, what will happen when he starts to deal with real issues and tough challenges of his office? Let us allow young ones to take the lead.

[@mariuszpelczar4311]

Give him Red Bull

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LastEmperor86]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@GrChuks]

Why is he still in politics at that age. Baba is tired! Its the same everywhere, i swear biden is over 75 too. In most fields, you're retired. Yep biden is 81, and you wonder why he stumbles as well.

[@Anti_Putin_Russian]

U.S here. The Orange pensioner with child sized hands and a fear of slopes is going to lose the election to Biden. How embarrassing for him to lose against a man with half a brain. That's almost as embarrassing as Russia losing to tiny U,Ukraine and claiming to freeze the West While Babushkas beg Putin for food and heat because the stores have ran out of hamster borscht.

[@nkumbihehe1679]

Biden is in a far good health condition than this walking cops

[@eshetuGobena-rd9or]

I don't know how Librerian elected this man while many young Liberians are there . Shame of Africa

[@MichelleKandakai-sq5nd]

I’m not trying to be rude but it was the heat that made him faint it was 105 degrees so worry about your country and not mines

[@sonofdsun]

@@MichelleKandakai-sq5nd why his former boss who is older than him didn't faint? Stop giving excuse. You are behaving no different from CDCIANS. You heard Dillion saying the truth. Don't defend a problem. This will go off hand

[@theresalupublamah3378]

They are not truthful to mama liberia

[@ekitchen112]

Liberians aren't an informed Electorate, they vote on sentiments. So , Liberia has started another journey under a sick President.

[@majorsnipes1]

like we do much differently anywhere else..

[@daddiro6328]

Look what Liberian has done with a little bit of booster 😂😂😂

[@Venus-bt1qw]

Liberia again 😢

[@Star-rk9uc]

He will be fine in Jesus Name. God has chosen him for this season.even our former president was concerned about him and that The, honest example of us Liberians hearts.

[@wammdriver]

Looked like a TIA occurred, hopefully he'll recover quickly and get some treatment.

[@blacksunna1]

Africa and their so called, selected old leaders. Is never going to get better with the continent.

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

Say that again. What makes these elders force even on their deathbed? Corruption that takes the continent back not forward.

[@jaydiomoyeni7436]

You think you're in Nigeria where you abuse words... He won the election and your young Thief friend was sacked. I was in Liberia and I saw he was completely up to no good as a president. Leave the people to choose who they want. It's not in Nigeria where you abuse your President and accuse of things without poves

[@bemuma31]

This is why Kenya 🇰🇪 youths we are going to rule Africa we unite young people we rule now

[@supanova187]

Looks like an absence seizure.

[@vtechead1]

Has a great future ahead of him.

[@quwipyui6519]

what is shocking?

[@user-po2lo3tg3u]

God richly bless you papa

[@MichaelHartzel]

Clearly Boakai and Mitch McConnell share the same speech writer

[@HaileysCometYT]

only difference is Boakai is actually beneficial for his country and McConnell isn’t

[@Mr.Atari2600]

wtf is up with old politicians suddenly freezing up like they have Nam Flashbacks!

[@Eniola0ne]

How can Liberia vote out young George Weah, vote this old Man. Liberian didn't give Weah another chance, Weah have nothing to loose

[@maimamassalay3981]

Because Liberian are full of envy, jealousy, and hatred, that's why they voted for their ancestor and they were not no stranger to the weather in Liberia..

[@jaydiomoyeni7436]

Ask yourself why a young man was voted out. Your friend was a looter and a rogue.

[@nkasafarm]

Now african president are hiring Chinese mercenaries to guard them?? What are those Chinese in sun glasses doing there behind him

[@danielsekou4062]

Only God knows what happened there with JNB during his speech. Some might think it is heat or old age but God knows. The bible says the spiritual man judges all things. Life is spiritual as the bible says. All I'm saying is that let's keep praying for our president JNB. All is not as we think. There will be challenges storms along the way. I'm connecting from Togo.

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

I also thought this to be spiritual 😂😂. From South Africa.

[@danielsekou4062]

@@DanielNdlovu-nu6op Thanks bro Daniel! Please! Let's keep him in our prayers. Thank you Sir!

[@SARAH-MUCHANGA]

8😮😊😊😊

[@karmahunden]

Africa is one big sitcom 😅

[@adetolaayodele3425]

Shut the front door

[@gimmeabreak7531]

It's called Biden Syndrome 🤣🤣

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

Africans we must wake up especially the young generation. Our elders have played their part in liberating us and now its time for the liberated to take the continent forward and for the elders to sit back and relax. Its only personal gains ans corruption that makes these elders to keep forcing.

[@jaydiomoyeni7436]

You do not complain when they're old beyond Africa. All you care for is not about performance but about age. Why don't you get concerned about performance rather than age? Tinubu's old man, but his Ministers are young thieves caught within the act

[@bcr1103]

He's 80 years old.

[@user-kj1fp4uh7n]

Oh Liberia I so disappointed in my country 😢😢😢😢

[@yacksonmorriss2365]

Thanks

[@FrenzzkyCraft]

You

[@Sheluvthegeek]

I’m not standing for this I won’t let them ruin my country

[@towmlvb3423]

Here we see President-for-now Boakai modelling the new prison attire he will be wearing soon, imprisoned by a group of obscure military leaders. Well, there's more chance of that happening than anything else...

[@LastEmperor86]

😁😁😁

[@sonofdsun]

Is there no young man from his party to run?

[@joaoonesmocumaio2362]

Will he be able to reach the end of his term?

[@arthurtarwo7342]

Shame on Liberia and JNB. You old like this and you still want to be President. Can you address the Nation for 2 hours? Liberia is a total mess now. We say President Weah was worst but JNB condition as a President is ridiculous.

[@m.p7214]

Mitch McConnell does the same thing on occasion

[@melvinsharku6]

We pray for the president with good health

[@asantesky1]

Africans and prayers. 😢

[@eshetuGobena-rd9or]

Liberian sleepy Joe .

[@Anti_Putin_Russian]

376,000 Liquidated Russians and Putin cannot even take a mole hill in Avdiivka. 😂😂😂

[@marshmallow5948]

What is it with Africa and old leaders who are supposed to be enjoying their great grand children?

[@MohammedlPaasewe-wd1ko]

We agree ooh

[@ChrisChris-ky8cz]

Corruption

[@user-pc3jn1xz1w]

He will be fine .

[@JamesBond-44]

OH AFRICA. 79 YEARS AND BECOMING PRESIDENT, WHY ? DO THEY NOT HAVE YOUNGER PEOPLE IN LIBERIA. ? THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BANANAS.

[@genesisworld-zc5im]

How about Joe Biden "The Sleeping Joe" ??😂😂😂😂😂

[@ehisolumese6338]

How did Liberia move from a young President to an old one??

[@jaydiomoyeni7436]

Because your young Friend is a young Thief. You should have tried to find out why people sacked him

[@atzenvsdude]

Zitter Nicht Zitter nicht

[@patricklebeau9365]

When he was elected, I said he was too old to be President.

[@korkuounas7473]

Nigeria-Liberia: same issue. These old men should retire and enjoy life instead.

[@Watchtower77]

I thought Dave Kiamu was going to run.

[@suzanavanderpoll4667]

Is this really happened?

[@melvinsharku6]

Yes

[@Happy_Buddah_Bonsai_UK]

Looks like Notting Hill Carnival 🎡

[@ChristainOsuji-mn9re]

The mistake of electing a very old man is on the Liberians

[@crkproductions5000]

Mitch McConnells cousin.

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@e.electricmindset1576]

Before the sun

[@irenebartuah6410]

Off the camera off the camera 😢😢😢😢for what na bro

[@richinspirationchannel2110]

Unprofessional camera man!

[@DanielNdlovu-nu6op]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nathanaeludomah5199]

Liberia now in Agbado Moment. Liberia Otilo

[@commandathypolite583]

Heish the old man😂😂.

[@user-iy8vi7nn8r]

Imagine not even the first day in the office and he can't stand to speak he needs to step down with immediate effect

[@ldjesusbestie]

😂😂😂😂 Liberia ooooo

[@LastEmperor86]

😂😂😂😂

[@jaydiomoyeni7436]

So that we can swear you in in his place.

[@lungilebhengu7454]

Well being has nothing to do with age- numbers. Not to be uinsensitive; many young people are sickly. Wisdom come with experience. Not every matured person is sickly and weak!! Why judgemental and insensitive about the legends of our nations. Say something else; not age. It's about patriotism; loyalty to your people and nation; capabilities; wisdom etc. 😢. Hope this enlightens those who are ...❤❤

[@lovellesokan9107]

I said the same tin. He resemble Biden oooo

[@Anti_Putin_Russian]

376,000 Liquidated Russians and Putin cannot even take a mole hill in Avdiivka. 😂😂😂

[@shepardsibanda9393]

He is old he must go home and rest with his grand children

[@joseroyal877]

Perhaps he should step down

[@editormeda6250]

Is taking Liberia to the grave

[@bdanielcal4608]

Is this there version of joe bidin

[@user-dy3ez9qr5q]

He looked like Senate majority leader McConnell. Could be time for retirement. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@dextermartin7998]

Looks similar to Mitch McConnell freezing up in the u.s.,

[@melvinsharku6]

God is in control

[@bonfaceodiwuor816]

In Africa there are some things we don't accept, they are not natural to us: We don't accept death; we don't accept old age etc

[@user-nj7py6dn4z]

The guy is old

[@NatuzziKnowlden]

He didn't fainted ok

[@ekitchen112]

Liberia's Mitch McConnell

[@Mike_5]

Biden was cheering at this one

[@jerrymiller9039]

Biden bro

[@sergeyt2947]

trump bro

[@Cruzeoc101]

​@@sergeyt2947 Trump doesn't do this 🤣 biden definitely does

[@jerrymiller9039]

@@sergeyt2947 Trump is not senile like biden. Try again Skippy

[@jerrymiller9039]

@@sergeyt2947 Trump is not senile like biden. Try again Skippy

[@Anti_Putin_Russian]

@@jerrymiller9039 Trump is senile. He keeps mistaking Nikki Haley for Nancy Pelosi. I guess that's normal for someone with a case of advanced syphilis. He must've caught it while visiting Jeffrey Epstein's Pedo Island.😂😂😂

[@Blew666]

Oh God another Slow Joe/McConnell goverment... lmao way 2 go geniuses...!!!

[@victordeke559]

Untill all this old people step down for younger people africa will be a joke

[@mels5220]

African countries for you

[@theresalupublamah3378]

Look at Liberia no truth in you meh

[@SgtEarl]

Uncle Joe’s cousin?

[@kavumadavid33]

Total loss,

[@bonganijaceni3040]

He's too old and unfit to be a president

[@LastEmperor86]

Looks like Tinubu 😢😢

[@IRADUKUNDA5]

ohh africa

[@melvinsharku6]

We have to pray for the president

[@ldjesusbestie]

Off ly camera 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fight4-freedom]

Jab consequences

[@Anti_Putin_Russian]

Go get you Covid Vaccine.

[@klausjambor1897]

So Liberia is weak

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

How did you reach such a remarkably logical deduction on the basis of the president being overcome from heat exhaustion, and precisely nothing else at all?

[@natureiscrazy]

Chinese just watching....

[@dumsanivilakazi3938]

this might be acts of witchcraft tjooo

[@Awibrahor]

For once, of course, this isn’t ’chilling’.

[@tshephomakgopa4653]

Biden of africa

[@ZeRo-je1sd]

Mind control

[@melvinsharku6]

The president of Liberia 🇱🇷 OMG help him with good health am worried

[@user-vr8rf7qq8v]

He can’t read did why he did The 😂😂😂

[@MichelleKandakai-sq5nd]

Child please and you can write like check your spelling first before you say sum about my country and mind your business

[@c-boyliverpool5743]

Boakai, that thing you doing that 18 years oooo just be making fun. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@tehwlehmorris1730]

My brother i telling you o that guy in the background really said it all stop making fun lah 28 years o stop playing we inside ooooo 😂😅😂😂😂

[@SM-fu1yv]

Wazee wanataka power

[@user-ls7ll6cx4g]

WWE champion

[@RayJames-hf6eo]

Like biden.

[@ignitionman3476]

mitch 2.0

[@SebCityLife1312]

😂😢😂😢😅

[@nkumbihehe1679]

Walking Dead

[@headhonchotheone9041]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kluashtv]

😂 Africa