Liberia’s Pivotal 2023 Elections: Early Leads and Obstacles

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On October 10, 2023, Liberia held general elections with a close contest between Joseph Boakai and President George Weah.This election is
Besides the president, people also voted for 15 senators and 73 representatives.The National Elections Commission (NEC) shared results from
6.7% of the stations
round.But, the election faced problems
Bad weather and poor roads caused delays
Southeastern Liberia even had flooding.To solve this, NEC will set new voting dates in those regions
Groups like ECOWAS and the African Union support this
They helped ensure the election was smooth and fair.Liberia also started using a biometric voter system
(Photo Internet reproduction)Yet, there were some issues
Both the Unity Party and the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change say they are ahead.But, international groups like the U.S
indigenous tribes
In 1980, a coup led by Samuel Doe marked a shift in power dynamics.The late 20th century saw two devastating civil wars, deeply affecting
Her leadership marked a transition towards peace and reconstruction.George Weah, a former footballer, took office in 2018, highlighting