Joseph Boakai

ModernPoliticianLiberia1944 — ?

Veteran Liberian politician, defeated Weah.

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Quick Facts

Born

1944

Country

Liberia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)24

Political (20%)61

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score47.8

Joseph Boakai — Complete Timeline

2006 AD

Service as Vice President of LiberiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Boakai served as Vice President under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf from 2006 to 2018. During his tenure, he oversaw post-war reconstruction efforts and helped stabilize Liberia's economy after the civil wars.

Vice PresidencyPost-warReconstruction

Impact: nationalconstructive

2023 AD

Election as President of LiberiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Joseph Boakai defeated incumbent President George Weah in the 2023 Liberian presidential election runoff, winning 50.6% of the vote. Boakai, a veteran politician and former vice president, campaigned on promises to fight corruption and improve infrastructure.

ElectionLiberiaPresidency

Impact: nationalconstructive