Liberia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 10 October with 19 candidates challenging President George Weah, who is seeking reelection to a second six-year term.
Monrovia as Liberians go to the poll on 10 October. The posh residence is currently occupied by President George Weah. The former World Footballer of the Year is seeking reelection for a second term as his six-year term comes to an end on 22 January next year.
Mr Boakai, who has since become the face of the opposition in Liberia, graciously conceded defeat six years ago. However, he appears to be poised for a fiercer fight this year.Under pouring rain on 17 September, the 78-year-oldMr Weah's chances of keeping his seat depend on how well he can convince Liberians that he can perform better than he has so far.
Mrs Johnson-Sirleaf supported Mr Weah her party's candidate, Mr Boakai who was her vice president during her two terms in office. But her alliance with Mr Weah has broken down., Mr Weah promised"to do everything in my power to be the agent of positive change." "This is not the time for bogus suspensions, coverups, and fake investigations," the opposition leader said at the time.Mr Cummings came third in the 2017 election and is again on the ballot for the upcoming elections.
The West African nation of five million people is one of the poorest countries in the world, with about half its people living on less than $1.90 a day, according to the World Bank. However, he will have to overcome being nicknamed"Sleepy Joe" and disprove his portrayal by opponents as incompetent and unable to stay alert due to his old age.The winning candidate must secure at least 50 per cent plus one of the total votes cast to avoid a runoff. No candidate has ever managed that feat, with Mr Weah needing the runoff to beat Mr Boakai in 2018. There are 2.4 million registered voters for the current elections.
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