Saadeh fifth reelection as Lebanese Phalange Party head

For the fifth consecutive term George Saadeh was reelected as chairman of the Lebanese Phalange party.

The elections were held at the Party's main headquarters in Beirut during its 25th conference. His opponent Paul Gemayal received 14 votes out of the 129 electoral members with the reset going to Saadeh.

Following the election Munir el-Haj was elected as Saadeh's vice-president. His election was unopposed after his competiton, Rashad Salameh, withdrew in support of el-Haj.