Joseph Boakai won the election with 50.9% of the vote over George Weah's 49.1%.
The elections were the first since the United Nations ended its peacekeeping mission in Liberia in 2018.
This is the first time since the early 1900s that an incumbent president of Liberia has not been reelected after serving one term.
In a closely contested election, Liberia's incumbent President George Weah conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai. The election results marked a significant reversal from the 2017 election when Weah had easily defeated Boakai. With nearly all ballots counted, Boakai led with 50.9% of the vote over Weah's 49.1%.
This election has been noted for its historical significance. It is the first time since the early 1900s that an incumbent president of Liberia has not been reelected after serving one term. The election was also the first since the United Nations ended its peacekeeping mission in the country in 2018, a mission that was established following two civil wars in Liberia between 1989 and 2003, which resulted in the deaths of more than 250,000 people.
The presidential campaign was marked by accusations that Weah tolerated corruption within government circles and failed to deliver jobs and development, despite the country's economic rebound after the pandemic.
The United States State Department extended its congratulations to president-elect Boakai and commended President Weah for his peaceful acceptance of the results. Weah's acceptance of the results and call for national interest to be put above personal interest has been widely acknowledged.
The elections were the first since the United Nations in 2018 ended its peacekeeping mission, created after more than 250,000 people died in two civil wars in Liberia between 1989 and 2003.
This is the first time since the early 1900s that an incumbent president of Liberia has not been reelected after serving one term.
The presidential campaign hinged on accusations that Weah tolerated corruption in government circles and failed to deliver jobs and development, despite the country's economic rebound after the pandemic.