Joseph Boakai became the new president of Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, and there was a big party to celebrate. He narrowly won against the current president, George Weah, in November.
“Mr Boakai said in his first speech that now that the elections are done, we need to work together for the progress of Liberia. ”
Liberians are very determined to protect their votes, and this shows that things cannot continue as they have been.
The new president said he wants to bring back our hopes. He also said we need to bring back dignity in public service and follow the rules of the law.
Mr Weah was there with important people from other countries, like the President of Ghana and the US Ambassador to the UN.
Mr Boakai, who is 79 years old and used to be the vice-president, has the difficult job of trying to end poverty and stop corruption.
The country is still hurting from the civil war and Ebola outbreak that happened 20 years ago.
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I will restore hope – Liberia’s new president
