Joseph Boakai

Joseph Boakai, born on November thirtieth, nineteen forty-four, is a prominent Liberian politician who has made significant contributions to the nation's political landscape. He ascended to the presidency as the twenty-sixth president of Liberia in 2024, marking a pivotal moment in his career.

Before his presidency, Boakai served as the twenty-ninth vice president of Liberia from two thousand six to two thousand eighteen under the leadership of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. His political journey also includes a tenure as the minister of agriculture from nineteen eighty-three to nineteen eighty-five, where he played a crucial role in shaping agricultural policies.

In two thousand seventeen, Boakai ran for the presidency but faced defeat against George Weah. However, his resilience and determination led him to a successful campaign in the two thousand twenty-three elections, where he ultimately triumphed over Weah, solidifying his position as a key figure in Liberia's political history.