Former Ballon d’Or winner, George Weah, has been announced as the President-elect of Liberia, West Africa. The 51-year-old former World Footballer of the Year won thirteen out of fifteen counties. His 73-year-old opponent and current vice president, Joseph Boakai got only two counties. Weah becomes the 25th President of Liberia.

The ex-Liberian international played for Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea and Manchester City and later returned to France with Marseille. He is the only African to win the coveted Ballon d’Or.

Weah also won the UEFA Champions League Top Scorer award, Coupe de France, Ligue1, Coupe de la Ligue, Serie A title, English FA Cup among others.

“I am deeply grateful to my family, my friends, and my loyal supporters who contributed to our campaign during this extremely long election season,”

Weah said on Twitter before the results were announced.

Weah is set to replace Africa’s first female head of state, economist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. His inauguration would be the first time power was transferred from one democratically elected government to another.

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Posted: at 27-12-2017 11:57 AM (6 years ago) | Hero

if true,congrats

Posted: at 27-12-2017 12:11 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Welcome on board

Posted: at 27-12-2017 12:21 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Correct

Posted: at 27-12-2017 01:03 PM (6 years ago) | Hero

if true,congrats

WHICH ONE BE ''IF TRUE AGAIN'' U NO FIT LOOK FOR OTHER SOURCES ONLINE TO CONFIRM...? 

Posted: at 27-12-2017 03:33 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

FINALLY.... IT'S BEEN LONG COMING.....

Posted: at 27-12-2017 03:33 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

if true,congrats

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It is with deep emotion that I want to thank you, the Liberian people,
 for honoring me with your vote today.
It is a great hope. #Liberia #Liberia2017

Posted: at 27-12-2017 03:59 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Correct guy

Posted: at 27-12-2017 04:19 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

nice one!... Congrats

Posted: at 27-12-2017 07:28 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

All hail George Weah as the 25th president of Liberia. He came all the way from the football field to Presidential House.
Congratulations to a true born-leader.

Posted: at 27-12-2017 11:34 PM (6 years ago) | Hero

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