\"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMost interesting part of the speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n He was born in a slum of the capital, Monrovia, and showed early promise in soccer. He played for top local clubs before starting his international career in Cameroon. However, he moved on to AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Weah led the ticket for a coalition party, the Congress for Democratic Change, with Jewel Howard-Taylor as his vice-presidential running mate. She is a senator and the ex-wife of imprisoned former warlord and President Charles Taylor. This was a source of concern among some Liberians. George Weah had run in the country\u2019s last two elections, winning the first round of the 2005 vote. He ran as the vice-presidential candidate with diplomat Winston Tubman in the 2011 poll. However, they boycotted the runoff that granted Sirleaf her second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was born in a slum of the capital, Monrovia, and showed early promise in soccer. He played for top local clubs before starting his international career in Cameroon. However, he moved on to AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Weah led the ticket for a coalition party, the Congress for Democratic Change, with Jewel Howard-Taylor as his vice-presidential running mate. She is a senator and the ex-wife of imprisoned former warlord and President Charles Taylor. This was a source of concern among some Liberians. George Weah had run in the country\u2019s last two elections, winning the first round of the 2005 vote. He ran as the vice-presidential candidate with diplomat Winston Tubman in the 2011 poll. However, they boycotted the runoff that granted Sirleaf her second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was born in a slum of the capital, Monrovia, and showed early promise in soccer. He played for top local clubs before starting his international career in Cameroon. However, he moved on to AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n ALSO READ: Spotlight On The 2019 African Footballer Of The Year Winner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah led the ticket for a coalition party, the Congress for Democratic Change, with Jewel Howard-Taylor as his vice-presidential running mate. She is a senator and the ex-wife of imprisoned former warlord and President Charles Taylor. This was a source of concern among some Liberians. George Weah had run in the country\u2019s last two elections, winning the first round of the 2005 vote. He ran as the vice-presidential candidate with diplomat Winston Tubman in the 2011 poll. However, they boycotted the runoff that granted Sirleaf her second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was born in a slum of the capital, Monrovia, and showed early promise in soccer. He played for top local clubs before starting his international career in Cameroon. However, he moved on to AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The 51-year-old entered politics after his retirement and had been serving as a senator in Liberia's parliament. He led the first-round vote in October but didn\u2019t receive enough ballots to win outright over the 73-year-old Joseph Boakai. Mr. Boakai has been vice president for 12 years to current President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. President Sirleaf didn\u2019t publicly support either candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ALSO READ: Spotlight On The 2019 African Footballer Of The Year Winner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah led the ticket for a coalition party, the Congress for Democratic Change, with Jewel Howard-Taylor as his vice-presidential running mate. She is a senator and the ex-wife of imprisoned former warlord and President Charles Taylor. This was a source of concern among some Liberians. George Weah had run in the country\u2019s last two elections, winning the first round of the 2005 vote. He ran as the vice-presidential candidate with diplomat Winston Tubman in the 2011 poll. However, they boycotted the runoff that granted Sirleaf her second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was born in a slum of the capital, Monrovia, and showed early promise in soccer. He played for top local clubs before starting his international career in Cameroon. However, he moved on to AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n As a footballer, George Weah won accolades few could hope for. He became the first non-European player to pick up the Ballon d'Or and seizing African Footballer of the Year on multiple occasions, alongside a raft of team honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 51-year-old entered politics after his retirement and had been serving as a senator in Liberia's parliament. He led the first-round vote in October but didn\u2019t receive enough ballots to win outright over the 73-year-old Joseph Boakai. Mr. Boakai has been vice president for 12 years to current President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. President Sirleaf didn\u2019t publicly support either candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ALSO READ: Spotlight On The 2019 African Footballer Of The Year Winner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah led the ticket for a coalition party, the Congress for Democratic Change, with Jewel Howard-Taylor as his vice-presidential running mate. She is a senator and the ex-wife of imprisoned former warlord and President Charles Taylor. This was a source of concern among some Liberians. George Weah had run in the country\u2019s last two elections, winning the first round of the 2005 vote. He ran as the vice-presidential candidate with diplomat Winston Tubman in the 2011 poll. However, they boycotted the runoff that granted Sirleaf her second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was born in a slum of the capital, Monrovia, and showed early promise in soccer. He played for top local clubs before starting his international career in Cameroon. However, he moved on to AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a footballer, George Weah won accolades few could hope for. He became the first non-European player to pick up the Ballon d'Or and seizing African Footballer of the Year on multiple occasions, alongside a raft of team honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 51-year-old entered politics after his retirement and had been serving as a senator in Liberia's parliament. He led the first-round vote in October but didn\u2019t receive enough ballots to win outright over the 73-year-old Joseph Boakai. Mr. Boakai has been vice president for 12 years to current President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. President Sirleaf didn\u2019t publicly support either candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ALSO READ: Spotlight On The 2019 African Footballer Of The Year Winner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah led the ticket for a coalition party, the Congress for Democratic Change, with Jewel Howard-Taylor as his vice-presidential running mate. She is a senator and the ex-wife of imprisoned former warlord and President Charles Taylor. This was a source of concern among some Liberians. George Weah had run in the country\u2019s last two elections, winning the first round of the 2005 vote. He ran as the vice-presidential candidate with diplomat Winston Tubman in the 2011 poll. However, they boycotted the runoff that granted Sirleaf her second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was born in a slum of the capital, Monrovia, and showed early promise in soccer. He played for top local clubs before starting his international career in Cameroon. However, he moved on to AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, where he became famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weah\u2019s rags-to-riches story has been an inspiration to many supporters who call him \u201cKing George.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More Here >><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In his remarks conceding the election, Joseph Boakai offered a \u201chand of goodwill\u201d to Weah and dismissed the idea of challenging the runoff results in court, alluding to past conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"We all are passengers on this big Ship called Liberia; even though I will not be the Captain of this Ship, it is my fervent desire that this Ship of State always sails smoothly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \"At this historic crossroad, let us remain cognizant of the extent to which elections are conflict-prone and have the potential to destroy nations, disintegrate families and undermine the sanctity of a nation. We are also quite aware of our nation\u2019s current economic challenges.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe history of our nation is characterized by some disturbing episodes of fraudulent electoral processes and the attendant consequences. Notable among them are the presidential elections of 1927 and 1985, the outcomes of which were rejected, thereby engendering conflict which occasioned the loss of lives and a protracted fratricidal national conflict.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \"I refuse to subject our nation to such an experience. I reject any temptation of imposing pain, hardship, agony, and uncertainty upon our people. My name will not be used as an excuse for one drop of human blood to be spilled in this country.<\/em><\/p>\n \"As such, a while ago, I called Ambassador George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), to congratulate him on emerging as the winner in the presidential contest. I also availed myself to help him in any way he may find me useful to advance the good of our country.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n As a footballer, George Weah won accolades few could hope for. He became the first... You cannot copy content of this page
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