Former Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) official, Solomon C. George, has stirred national political debate.
George formerly represented Montserrado County District #7 at the legislature.
His convinced prediction followed touched on former President George Weah’s ambition to return to power in 2029.
“Even before George Weah assumed the presidency in 2018, many Liberians believed he was not a presidential material.”
However, rather than disproving those doubts, Solomon George argues that Weah’s six years in office confirmed them.
He said during Weah’s presidency, “he was not truly in charge of the country, instead, former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and former Minister of State Nathaniel McGill, were the individuals exercising real control over national decisions-making.
“Those who said George Weah was not a true leader, were proven right,” Solomon George stated, pointing to a lack of “independent leadership” during the CDC administration.
Based on this past experience, George maintained that Weah has already been tested, and that test, he says, failed.As a result, Mr. George expressed strong doubt over the possibility of Weah returning to the presidency in 2029. He said the vision of a Weah comeback cannot be proven; cannot be guaranteed, and cannot be accepted, particularly given the current political direction.
Mr. George spoke more broadly on a local radio on Wednesday, January 28 in Monrovia.
He referenced opinions from political observers and development partners under the current administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
While acknowledging claims that some ongoing road projects were initiated during Weah’s tenure, Mr. George said governance under Pres. Boakai has introduced better rules, stronger systems and clearer leadership. According to him, the performance of Pres. Boakai in just two years, has demonstrated a shift in leadership style and governance approach, one that further diminishes the likelihood of George Weah’s return to power.
“Things have changed. Liberia is seeing a different level of leadership, and that makes a return to the past unlikely,” Solomon George told his audience.
As the country looks ahead to 2029, Solomon George’s remarks add weight to an ongoing national debate:
“Has Liberia moved beyond the Weah era permanently, or will political nostalgia attempt a comeback only to be rejected by experience?”
Source: Emmanuel Mopolu/Insights Liberia