Reuters and Agence France-Presse reported that on November 17, local time, Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat to former Vice President Joseph Boakai in the presidential election held earlier.
综合路透社和法新社报道,当地时间11月17日,利比里亚总统乔治·维阿承认在此前举行的总统选举中败给前副总统约瑟夫·博阿凯。
During a speech on national radio, Weah congratulated Boakai on his victory, saying it is time to put national interest above personal interest.
维阿在全国广播电台发表讲话,祝贺博阿凯获胜。他说,现在是把国家利益置于个人利益之上的时候了。
Reuters reported that the Liberian election Commission said on the same day that the final results of the election would be released in the next few days.
路透社报道称,利比里亚选举委员会当天表示,选举最终结果将于未来几天公布。