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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Liberia's President Weah faces tough runoff against challenger Boakai for second term

Liberian President George Weah is facing a tight runoff election against challenger Joseph Boakai as he seeks a second term in office. The first round of balloting showed the two candidates neck and neck, with Weah receiving 43.83% of the vote and Boakai bringing in 43.44%. Both candidates actively sought endorsements from other opposition parties, with Boakai winning the support of the third, fourth, and fifth-place finishers. The runoff election is expected to determine the next president of Liberia, with results likely to be announced after a lengthy wait.

via The Associated Press|

#george-weah #joseph-boakai #liberia

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Third-place candidate endorses Erdogan for Turkish election runoff"

Sinan Ogan, the third-placed contender in the Turkish presidential elections, has endorsed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the second-round runoff vote to be held on May 28. Erdogan received 49.5% of the votes in the first round, just short of the majority needed for an outright victory, compared to opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu's 44.9%. Ogan, who won 5.17% in the first round, cited Erdogan's parliamentary majority as a reason for his decision. However, it is not certain that all of Ogan's supporters would go to Erdogan, with some likely to shift to Kilicdaroglu or choose not to vote.

via The Associated Press|

#erdogan #politics #presidential-elections