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New Liberia President, Joseph Boakai Suffers ‘Heat Stroke’ During Inauguration

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Liberian President Joseph Boakai suffered a heat stroke on Monday after his inauguration as the leader of the West African country.

Liberia President Joseph Boakai

The presidential inauguration came to an abrupt end when Boakai suddenly suffered a stroke while reading his acceptance speech.

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Boakai, who was helped out of the podium by security details, had taken the oath of office, but he stuttered to a halt mid-way into his acceptance speech.

The swearing-in ceremony, held in the nation’s parliament, was attended by notable figures, including Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo and US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

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Boakai, who previously served as vice president from 2006 to 2018 under Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s first female president, assumes the presidency with the daunting task of addressing poverty, corruption, and a weak justice system.

Liberia Former President, George Weah

The 79-year-old leader, with four decades of political experience, secured the presidential seat position after winning a closely contested run-off poll against former football star and Ballon d’Or winner George Weah, with a narrow victory margin.

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