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George Weah wins Liberia elections

Magdalene Teiko Larnyoh

The former AC Milan striker becomes the 25th president of the country.

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He won the election after he won 12 of the 15 counties in the country.

READ ALSO: Akufo-Addo: I have done well in my first year

He took to his Twitter handle to thank all his supporters, saying that he plans to liberate the country.

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“It is with deep emotion that I want to thank you, the Liberian people, for honoring me with your vote today. It is a great hope. #Liberia #Liberia2017”

READ ALSO: Akufo-Addo hints of free university education

His opponent, 73-year-old Joseph Boakai - who has been the country's president for the last 12 years, got only two counties to vote for him.

The 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or winner, will succeed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

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Magdalene Teiko Larnyoh Magdalene Teiko Larnyoh A feminist at heart and a lover of art. She loves to write on business, politics and health.

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