Authorities have not yet released an official statement…, but it is speculated that an individual spending time with Mr. Weah in the absence of wife might have been a chain smoker.
The Sinkor 9th Street residence of former President George Weah was gutted by fire early Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in Monrovia.
While firefighters are yet to ascertain the cause, neighbors attributed the cause of the incident to a cigarette smoking visitor of the former president.
The fire incident at the home of Mr. Weah, happened barely a week after the home of National Security Agency (NSA) Director, Prince C. Johnson, was inflames by a recent fire disaster.
The Weah fire incident came two days after he returned to the country on Monday, September 22, 2025, following a trip to Europe formalizing his son, Timothy Weah’s football career.
Eye witnesses claimed the fire started from Mr. Weah’s personal bedroom, prompting him to call neighbors for help.
Community members rushed in to contain the blaze before firefighters from the Liberia National Fire Service arrived on the scene.
Fire trucks and an ambulance were later seen leaving the compound shortly after they brought the situation under control.
On the scene, CDC Acting Chairman, Janga Kowo, described the incident as “massive,” but said party officials were still trying to determine how the fire ignited from the president’s room.
“We’re trying to understand what went wrong, because this is very concerning. We’re talking about the bedroom of the former president,” Kowo said.
Though Kowo confirmed that Mr. Weah was unharmed, he refused to allow reporters inside the compound to ascertain for themselves the actual story.
Several young residents in the surrounding community played a key role in quenching the flames, according to witnesses.
The Liberia Fire Service commended the local residents for their quick action, which helped prevent the fire from spreading further.
The incident comes amid growing concern over fire safety in Monrovia, following the recent blaze at the home of NSA Director.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the cause of the fire outbreak, but it is speculated that an individual spending time with Mr. Weah in the stead of wife might have been a chain smoker.
The fire disaster at Weah’s home adds to a string of recent high-profile fire incidents in the capital, raising questions about preparedness and emergency response in the overcrowded city.
Meanwhile, CDC has condemned “premeditated attack” on Mr. Weah, thus calling for international, independent investigation.
The party said it strongly condemns the recent fire incident at the residence of Mr. Weah.
“We regard this unfortunate incident as a premeditated attack on his life, intended to undermine his safety and destabilize the peace of our nation.
“We recall that during one of Pres. Weah’s returns to Liberia, the Roberts International Airport (RIA) became a scene of violence when personnel of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) attacked CDC partisans and supporters, who had assembled to receive him.
“Furthermore, during his recent entry, armed police officers were again stationed at the airport, where several of our partisans were brutally manhandled, placed in handcuffs, and in some instances, jailed. These are acts of intimidation unbecoming of a democratic society.
In addition, the Unity Party (UP) zealots have engaged in a campaign of disinformation and misinformation, including the circulation of a fake, AI-generated image purporting to depict the bedroom of Mr. Weah. Such acts are not only deceptive, but are also calculated attempts to mislead the public and tarnish the image of our Political Leader.
“We wish to assure the public that Mr. Weah is safe, well, and in good health. However, we call for a forensic, international, and independent investigation into this incident; one that is void of lies, deception, and fakery to ensure that the truth is revealed and justice is served.
“The CDC remains committed to safeguarding the peace, unity, and democracy of Liberia. We caution against reckless actions and urge all actors to respect the sanctity of human life, democratic principles, and the rule of law.”
Source: Socrates Smythe Saywon/smartnewsliberia.com