Who is Joseph Boakai? Meet Liberia’s President-Elect

Joseph Boakai is the president-elect of Liberia, who has emerged as a prominent figure in the nation’s political landscape.

With a distinguished career, Boakai served as the 29th vice president from 2006 to 2018 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

His political journey also includes a term as the Minister of Agriculture from 1983 to 1985, showcasing his commitment to Liberia’s development.

In 2017, Boakai contested the presidential election but faced defeat against George Weah.

Undeterred, he staged a remarkable comeback, securing victory in a rematch held in 2023. Boakai’s resilience and dedication to public service have not gone unnoticed.

During his tenure as vice president, Boakai assumed the role of president of the Liberian Senate, overseeing pivotal sessions each week.

His influence extended to supervisory roles in key institutions like the Liberia National Lotteries, Liberia Marketing Association, Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment, and the National Commission on Disarmament Demobilization Resettlement and Reintegration.

The culmination of Boakai’s political journey came with his triumph over incumbent George Weah in the second round of the 2023 presidential election on 14 November.

As Liberia anticipates a new chapter under Boakai’s leadership, his extensive experience and commitment to public welfare are poised to shape the nation’s future.