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Weah’s party alleges opposition rigged Liberia poll

President Weah conceded on Friday evening once it was clear that his rival, Joseph Boakai, had a slim but unassailable lead.

The final results, released on Monday, showed that he won by just over 20,000 votes.

Local and international election observer groups, including from the regional bloc Ecowas and the European Union, all declared the polls free, fair, transparent and credible.

But CDC Secretary-General Jefferson Koijee told a news conference on Wednesday evening that his party had proof that the opposition interfered with the vote.

“We have empirical evidences that the elections were stolen,” he said.

He took out a folder in which he said there were tally sheets from 21 counts that showed that there was ballot stuffing. Journalists were not able to see the evidence.

Mr. Boakai’s Unity Party has not yet responded to the allegations.

In his widely praised concession speech last week, Mr Weah said “the Liberian people have spoken and we have heard their voice” and that it was “a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest”.

But he added that the CDC would remain a strong opposition. He is due to step down in January.

 

Source: bbc.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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