Liberia President Weah Faces Tough Challenge from Anti-Corruption Candidate in Re-election Bid

Liberia's President George Weah seeks re-election after a chaotic first term marked by corruption allegations and continued hardship. Weah, a former soccer star, is campaigning on promises of building new roads and delivering progress in the poverty-stricken country. However, some voters are disappointed by his failure to improve living standards or tackle corruption. Weah's main challenger is former Vice President Joseph Boakai, and the winner of the presidential race must secure 50% of the total vote cast to avoid a runoff. Weah enjoys the incumbency dividend and his success story as a former football star, but his poor track record and loss of support from key backers could cost him votes. However, a lack of strong opposition and solid economic growth may work in his favor.