Who is Liberia's New President: Joseph Boakai

On Friday 17 November, Joseph Boakai became Liberia’s new leader after his rival and sitting President George Weah conceded a tight election. This marks a peaceful transfer of power in a region that has recently seen many military coups.
Joseph Boakai portrays himself as a simple man who rose from humble origins through hard work. According to his official website, against the odds he secured a good education by working as a cleaner to pay his fees.
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#JosephBoakai #georgeweah #Liberia

[@shepherdmudimu6447]

As much as we congratulate the new president,we should also salute the outgoing president for the smooth transition of power

[@AfricanBiographics]

Yes, agreed

[@musajohannessithole8970]

A smooth transition is not a privipedge, it's what Citizens deserve. It's a must.

[@shepherdmudimu6447]

@@musajohannessithole8970 You are very right, but our African politics is such rotten that we have to applaud the leaders for just following the constitution

[@stagg2158]

The out going president shows love for his country and respect for the voters choice unlike some African countries

[@musajohannessithole8970]

@@stagg2158 We are living in different times. No one has the right to impose himself/herself on any Nation. If a person doesn't, it's neither a favor nor a priviledge.

[@nchehilaryfon2194]

Liberia 🇱🇷 has got everything it takes to be great. I trust God this man will make a trustworthy president. May God be his strength. Love from Cameroon 🇨🇲

[@lejonleonard9312]

No it does not.

[@robertkalima874]

Thumbs up George Weah for conceding defeat. That is real statesmanship. Africa needs leaders like you

[@dennis771]

I am proud of Liberia for peaceful transfer of power

[@marlekoffa1490]

Congratulations President JOSEPH BOAKAI, Liberia's 2023 president. God Bless you!💐🏆🇱🇷

[@ezekiekr8475]

Wow, that was fast! Weah may have not done a good job as president, but his willingness to listen to the people ahow that he has learned from Liberia's past presidents. May his legacy continue to be blessed!🇱🇷🇿🇲

[@edwardmaquie4839]

Take him to your country to set the good you are talking about. We do not want him. You guys read false reports and say things that are not true.

[@thehoneydeev]

@@edwardmaquie4839I dont think you read the comment correctly…

[@ezekiekr8475]

@@edwardmaquie4839 we have Kaunda, Banda, and Lungu who have shown that standard of listening to the peoples will. West Africa needs examples of democracy more than ever now!

[@audreydavis3493]

Congratulations Amb. Boakai, we Liberians are so proud of our decision.

[@BlackBeauty-yl8uq]

I hope you all will be proud of his tenure.

[@okeoja4447]

​@@BlackBeauty-yl8uqunfortunately. Nothing will change.

[@jimmyndumba40]

He will be 80 yrs old next year? He is really advanced in age. But all the best Mr. President.

[@rezajafari6395]

Former VP nicknamed Sleepy Joe defeats incompetent incumbent Hey, I've seen this one!

[@elizabethsohler6516]

If people had listened to his niece, we might never have had to deal with said incompetent. Mary Trump for President.

[@daddyt9102]

Respect to George Weah for gracefully accepting the Election results unlike many African Leaders.🤝

[@Fafanana334]

Maada Bio of Sierra Leone is one of them.

[@afronews7034]

He old hope hedont have blood pressure

[@user-xq2tt2zs2h]

True. Respect to George Weah for behaving like leaders of Europe, U.S.A etc. But not like African dictators. Who rig votes.

[@samsmotzzz2171]

Forget about the age for once, Boaki was active and skilled during Liberia's economic dominance in West Africa, something that we dream to see again. People like him is what the Republic needs, not a footballer who gives out needless concessions.

[@JetHistorian-vv5ji]

Weah the footballer as an African I view him as a footballer more then a president

[@prettybabyface7313]

Absolutely my thoughts lol

[@BlackBeauty-yl8uq]

Suck it up! He’s both.

[@DMoney-pz1qn]

Other people challenge themselves everyday to be better than yesterday. Just because u a footballer today don't mean u can't be something else tomorrow my friend. Weah is an inspiration for youths that play football around the world, not just Liberia. Like him or not that's a Legend

[@ChairmanMo]

You should be a kind of African news channel! Your calm, rational and delivery of the facts is an antidote to most of the BS that is spit out by the media nowadays.

[@AfricanBiographics]

Thank you

[@Steadfast541]

1822 Liberia I love you. She will rise up again.

[@mathewsmbewe9713]

Congratulations to Liberia 🇱🇷!

[@bernardkealey6449]

Thank goodness for the 2nd peaceful transition in a row. Hope springs eternal.

[@ChairmanMo]

Being able to abide by the rule of law and some sense of fair play is a critical part of nation building. Godspeed to the people of Liberia! The people of Liberia desperately need it, history has not been kind to you guys.

[@timothyacquahjunior4752]

Long live Liberia and long live the president elect his excellency Joseph Boakai. congratulations to all the beautiful people of Liberia for a peaceful election.

[@emmanuelkarlea2885]

I am a Liberian. You did a great job

[@alphabarrie8403]

Thanks 👍 a lot honorable Mr George Wear. Good example for Sierra Leone and Guinea and of course the Ivory coast and others.

[@cenazivota5840]

Lol, for Ivory Coast? Outtara is already a dictator. A predictable one, who cares about economic growth and can bring it (because he is on good terms with France and discovered oil in the country), but sadly also a corrupt crook, who will never leave peacefully.

[@aiahsdaughter6597]

Thank you kindly for the information on the newly elected President of Liberia 🇱🇷. Shalom

[@wm6277]

Well done to Liberia for showing Africa, especially Francophone Africa, that democracy, is achievable in Africa. I hope the new president does his honest best to take the country forward.

[@jasonc0065]

But democracy won't be possible with France policing them.

[@Visiontech]

Congrats to both the outgoing and the incoming Presidents! This could be a great omen for Liberia. Much love from Houston Texas!!!

[@anthonyosun-bn5dh]

A learning curve for the African continent. Congratulations Liberia, you've done us proud.❤🎉

[@jkumwenda]

Just on time and very relevant

[@felixsunga7059]

Kenyas president Ruto is following George weah footsteps he will be a one term president

[@akcoope]

I thought he was doing well for Kenya

[@ezekiekr8475]

And like Weah, will be taken over by a granddaddy. 😂

[@kahugumuiruri9057]

​@@akcoopeNo, its getting tough and his policies making it worse.

[@kolobali1]

@@ezekiekr8475 rather a granddaddy than a young man who doesn’t know what’s he’s doing. Doesn’t show up for work, do not address the nation on issues of national concern, smokes weed with his ministers of government. Let the rest of the world continue to view the footballing George Weah, we will judge him as a terrible president and a complete novice to the job

[@felixsunga7059]

@@akcoope nop the worst president kenya has ever got we Kenyans are regretting choosing him

[@ContentAutomationHub]

Thank you for a well-researched article on Ambassador J.N Boakai and Liberia in general!😅

[@jamesp.kollie7692]

Firstly I praise the Amighty God for all that had taken place in our beloved Country, Mama Liberia...It is the Lord God that has done all...for this, I take this time to graduate our formal President, His Excellency George Manner Weah, for taking the positive steps that proves🎉 his true love❤ for this country and the citizens. May God richly bless him and his family. Congratulations to our New President and may he allow the Lord to direct all his steps, that, the cries will not be too much😂😂let happiness and laughters😅😅take on the faces of the Liberian once more...We welcome you in Jesus' Name...Amen🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@stagecoachmechanic]

Man, your videos are so therapeutic sometimes I miss the content lost the imagery caused your naration. Love From Botswana!

[@AfricanBiographics]

Thank you

[@SonofDarbeh]

Thanks for all this information bro I’m an Liberian and I never knew all this about him. 🙏🏾❤ pray for a better Liberia 🇱🇷

[@ladylorp2738]

Liberia made history with this election and I couldn’t n more PROUD as a Liberian. The bar is set and this is the New Liberia so buckle up.

[@BlackBeauty-yl8uq]

Your savior has come?

[@ladylorp2738]

@@BlackBeauty-yl8uq no human being on this earth is my savior love. I’m missing your point at this point but go off ✌🏾

[@Centristlol]

I really think you should cover more current events! I live in America, so it’s very tough to keep up to date on events in the wider world, especially in Africa. Having someone like you who presents the unbiased and sober facts of the situation is invaluable😁

[@kotivausmuzikstephens8579]

Thank you so much for this documentary. Everything is very true as a Liberian I can relate to this… I hope to see more documentaries from you to learn about more African leaders…..

[@Davidg6371]

Thanks for the video of hope for Liberia!

[@lilyhoran9118]

Thank you for covering such an important story in times like this it’s important to see African democracies workung

[@nosaigbinedion9171]

I WISH HIM THE VERY BEST AND GOD WISDOM AND A HAPPY LONGLIFE TO FULL FILLED IS DREAMS FOR IS COUNTRY IN JESUS NAME . AMEN

[@rovnew988]

You are a legend. I was eagerly waiting for this biography. Thanks

[@tshephomakgopa4653]

This is not progress,he looks tired ,sleepy like his nickname these oldmen don't have time for the youth

[@comfortgobeh7294]

This news is balanced. Very good report.

[@Chulumwanga]

This Channel is absolutely magnificent. Especially since it provides Biographies of not only historic leaders but even current ones. Please keep it up!!!

[@deandreedavis6243]

Wow what an interesting video I'm from liberia thanks for the video

[@chidera66]

Nigeria 🇳🇬 should learn from Liberia 🇱🇷 congratulations to our Sister republic

[@Ehigator.]

Learn how?

[@chidera66]

@@Ehigator. rigged elections

[@okeoja4447]

Learn what abeg? Declared the 3rd place guy as the winner right? Or make Abuja voters superior to the rest of the states?

[@kahugumuiruri9057]

This is timely. Thank you.

[@backinhistory9]

Great video as always. Well done brother. 👏

[@miyingogeofrey5726]

Congratulations Mr. President

[@williamthompson2941]

THANKS, AS USUAL

[@ahmedzone4491]

Your videos are so detailed I am really wondering what’s the source of your information. I have been listening to your videos so of the information most especially about Liberia because I am a Liberian I have never heard

[@draconian8994]

Africa has a lot of problems, one of which is people who for personal glories insist on taking political office when everything shows that they are out to achieve nothing. This new Liberian President is almost eighty years of age, and had been in politics for a long time holding important political positions, but he had not been able to culture, or cultivate or identity an able bodied man in the whole of Liberia that can, at this sensitive period in the life of that nation take on the immense task of building that country and salvaging it from all forms of destructions both natural and man made. It is certainly beyond the capability of a man of his age, but they don't care about the country, they care about their selfish ego and the prestige it gives them to be called President of a nation. These people don't love their country, they are not patriots, and those who put them forward for this position are thieves who want pliable fronts for stealing the resources of that country. Liberian youths must rise up against those who give them this. It will never work.

[@georgejosiah8030]

Is his speech still coherent? Can he walk without a walking stick or wheelchair? If so then why make his age an issue?? 😊

[@antonynkanata1834]

Good.

[@draconian8994]

@@georgejosiah8030 A President is not a king. He is an executive. Coherence in speech and walking without walking stick is not all it takes to be an executive President. In addition to long hours of work and attention to a lot of routine matters covering the whole country including external and internal security he requires a sharp memory which he cannot boast of after Seventy. He must be able to take quick decisions at all times, and be able to stand a lot of stress which he cannot do now. He has to take long rests at eighty and there are certainly major health issues that go with that age which he cannot avoid even if they are not apparent to the public but which he is aware of and which will seriously affect his performance. The result of all these is a president that is not fully in control of the country and is relying on dubious advisers and kitchen cabinets who are ready to make him a cover to steal and achieve nothing. Nobody would blame them, they would only blame the President.

[@okeoja4447]

So how old is the outgoing President please?

[@elipidhugotesha1909]

I see he is 70.years old he seems humble eager to perform Withextensive leadership expetience he needs your support I speculate he should have zero tolerance with.corruption that is a disease dearly killing african states Vie for personal gain against citizens wishes and expectations Hoping to set a clear way for youth empowerment and good use of resources We wish you all the best May God giveth you all you desire loveth From Tanzania

[@kudzaitandi5550]

Fantastic job as always! Well done baba, what you are doing is important

[@nyambealie1795]

Thanks 👍👍

[@georgetamba2960]

Ur presentation was very interesting and thanks 🙏

[@blablachannel5709]

My ancestors' origin country Liberia. Liberia after the civil war is moving very well now.

[@cenazivota5840]

Few points: - 4.8 % of growth in 2022 under Weah for country like Liberia starting from zero ground is really nothing (actually a bad news), should be at least 10 % just for the mere fact Ebola and Covid+global lockdowns both ended - Weah regime was obviously corrupt, but by all statistics not more than the previous Johnson-Sirleaf regime (and I not indicating the lady herself, there were huge improvement from the time of Taylor, Doe and wars), which surprised me a lot Honestly I had no hopes and only the worst expectations when he was elected given the fact, he two times was not much willing to accept Johnson-Sirleaf victory and alleged a fraud + he has no public service experience + it became public, he was in fact supported by Charles Taylor from his prison. I am happy, that he is booted out and Boakai elected. I also fully understand, why Liberians were fed up after 12 years of Johnson-Sirleaf and Boakai regime and wanted change and liked Weah story and felt Boakai was too weak. I expected the results in 2017 yet I was still sad. I am not surprised by slow economical growth, incompetence or corruption of Weah regime. I am fact very positively surprised, it brought only stagnation to the country but not any decline + the transfer of power is so smooth and peaceful. Well managed and for me over my low expectations. Wish all the best to Liberia, it really deserves it.

[@hellendiale]

Have a good one too Tatenda ❤❤

[@chimeziechibuzor2349]

Thanks you so much Liberia for setting this standard. Not Nigerian career criminal, who believe in snatch it , steal it and run away with it. A drug baron can never be my president

[@okeoja4447]

No one would hand over power to you from your bedroom my friend. Please tell your Nollywood lawyer Kenneth okonkwo to find you a new talking Point. Your mini god Peter obi cant match Tinubu's political machine. Power is not given a la carte.

[@mosesogundipe1629]

​@@okeoja4447Someone that is not alright. Until today, Peter Obi has not congratulated Bola Tinubu. Is it not George Weah that refused to go to court now? But their principal still went to court to prove nothing after saying "We won this election, and I will prove it" 🤡🤡

[@love-heartbamaiyi4258]

@Chimeziechibuzor2349, group of loser, the election in Nigeria is still causing pain to Peter obi and his barking dogs 🐕 like it or not, you people will remain a loser, the new elected president is 79 years old and he will be 80 in 2024, he is older than Tinubu, have you seen or heard supporters of Weah cursing his age? This shows Liberia civilised than Nigerians, George Weah is younger than Peter Obi but conceded defeat and no riot no strike, Ibo will never rule Nigeria in this generation until you people change your ways of doing things. Obi is a failure, he is too small to run Nigeria affairs.

[@GB-tg7ws]

Hey Man i really enjoy your videos :) hope you do allright!

[@AfricanBiographics]

Hey there, thank you. And I am doing very well, thanks for asking

[@markadra6539]

I pray and hope he makes Liberia great .

[@mwebazegilbert2008]

Keep on praying

[@MegaLadylove2012]

He will start. All we asked for is a great foundation. Then the next generation of Liberians, which majority have been rare and schooled abroad would take the ground runnings and run to this thing inclusive of all liberians. Americos and Natives. Liberia has too many work to be done. It would take more than one man to get the job done and keep going

[@kikibarleh7880]

God is the Greatest and He shall prevail

[@thamsanqamzini886]

George Weah we salute i hope even this incoming president will concede easy

[@alimsylla5367]

Interesting. He also attended the Kenema government secondary school (Sierra Leone) in the 60s and that was a boarding school. So this story happened after.

[@dr.stellajefferies3049]

Very good video

[@tpasi2020UG]

Congradulations our Liberia for showing the rest of Africa how democracy works. Good luck sleepy Joe!

[@cenazivota5840]

One thing surprised me though. Did you say, that Boakai was seen as a honest and scandal-free man? It was always so? I believe, he is. But as far as I remember, he was blamed for a lot of corruption during Johnson-Sirleaf regime in 2017 electoral campaign in false propaganda and disinformation, was not he? Everything forgotten and truth prevails?

[@LoveChristine-gm2wc]

Congratulations

[@user-xx4ub8mm4r]

Though kept far apart by several countries,our peace here is incomplete if you there are in flames 🔥🔥. Let peace and harmony be permanent dwellers,in the entire world 🕊🕊🙏🙏. The painful days which were punctuated by massive flows of human blood,should be settled under the Truth an Reconciliation. Lest the future generations are to wake us up from our final resting place. The sound of a gunshot 🔫 in the nearby,or afar,must mean that the society is slaughtering a cow/ox for various reasons. Congrats mzee J.Boakai🙏🙏 Peaceful retirement mzee G.Weagh🙏🙏

[@belliciusphilipquiahnayou7505]

As a Grand Gedean, I support our. mother Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and her son George M. Weah

[@alimonngwinja9514]

Africans we have to be serious. 79 years? 😂😂

[@gabelynnyenp]

We tried a young man and he did nothing

[@chidera66]

78 years

[@Beloved5]

Many thanx for the update Tate. Hopefully the new president has it on his agenda to immediately revisit all policies in order to make sure that Liberia is indeed a free country from colinisers and corruption before anything else... Africa cannot be continuously poor, impoverished, opprressed and manipulated.

[@barriebarrie4549]

Great President

[@longjidalu3845]

Salutations to George Opong Weah for bucking the trend of sit tight politicians who refuse to relinquish power when they lose at the polls.

[@dmramala]

Weah happily paraded his son playing for the USA. Congrats Liberia for getting rid of him.🎉🎉🎉

[@shanehaines2566]

Hopefully he moves the county forward. Decriminalize being gay and open tourism. So many great people in the America of Africa

[@lucianimely5909]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@contentCorpltd]

When will you do a video for Zim??

[@rogerrousco2921]

Prince Johnson should be in jail for the rest of his natural life

[@aaronjones8905]

A successful transfer of power adds so much to a cultural respect for democracy. It benefits everyone because it forces political parties to seek out new constituencies. Any public concern will be adopted into at least one of the political forces.

[@emmanueltsikazwe8106]

Please become a news channel 🙏🏾

[@uyiegharevba5160]

Joseph Boakai

[@Samthomas526]

I want to meet him who in minnesota can help a brother out

[@samsamsam2495]

Congratulations to our paypay

[@npzwane9331]

That was a footballer. He shouldn't have been president in the first place. He should have been president of the Liberian Football Association.

[@Goldenself]

Boakai is fine but he's 78... I pray for the future after him. And the same problem in America!

[@mpakempake3235]

Haiti independence:1804 Liberia;1847, American Independence: 1776 These nations are like agemates but obviously one of them took a giant leap😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@love-heartbamaiyi4258]

They were colonised by America

[@nqabagwebu5761]

Liberia is a project

[@dmorw9601]

89 years old!! Boakai is 89years old. Seriously, Liberia…..did you consider that fact?

[@mpakempake3235]

Please Do the math well.He is 79 not 89

[@dmorw9601]

@@mpakempake3235 My apologies. You are right.

[@mpakempake3235]

@@dmorw9601 It's ok bro,That's one of the benefits of ageing,you got to go get some much needed rest 😂😂😂At 89 you won't dare it

[@jenebadorley1073]

This is what a president looks like

[@prinzonic9896]

😂😂😂😂There's a specific presidential appearance set a side as a general etiquette for the presidency?!

[@user-ww5qw8jd3b]

This Boakai fella could turn into a dictator in few years time

[@shepherdmudimu6447]

Calm narration and good flow of content

[@sonidu7967]

Wear did a very poor job in Liberia. Glad he got booted out real quick

[@emokolhenry3307]

How do you feel being the president of one of the poorest countries in Africa!

[@Kebba-il8zw]

I never see the Gambia political leaders here

[@WilliamTape-ol8iw]

When is prince Johnson ever gonna answer for the assassination of Samuel Doe ans his family?

[@6paths142]

Never

[@jewelsbyk]

Unfortunately, we are still requesting for a war crimes court in Liberia

[@chrisandrewudo920]

I am seeing Muhammad buhari here.... Lol😂

[@RealMadridArsenal17]

Editor of Africa Biographics please get your facts right. Joseph Boakai doesn't have any "propensity" to sleep. He was given that nickname becuz he Airways appears to be sleeping in photos when in fact he isn't.

[@frankkalomo3898]

Wish U all the best, S.A. must learn from Ather African countries , pls. We must try and make changes in the upcoming election, Get the old Madalas. & Mees out😂😂😂😂😂

[@tylancoleman2862]

Does this president support regional economic and political integration?

[@chimakalu5195]

YOU GUYS FORGET THAT GEORGE WEAH HAS THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO CONTEST AGAIN IN THE NEXT ELECTION. STOP MAKING PEOPLE REGRET GOOD DECISIONS. DONT HUMILIATE WEAH LET HIM GO IN PEACE.

[@lifeexperiences5006]

This guy is the new president ????

[@HRL.]

He was a disappointment to say the least. He never archive any meaningful thing as a president. I hoped the electorates had learnt a lesson.

[@kingofrandom4816]

sounds like kenyas ruto

[@worthlesswaste3136]

At least this “sleepy joe” can’t completely destroy the world like ours 😂😑