Former President George Weah was decisively defeated in the 2023 presidential election due to his lack of political will, according to Solomon George, a former Representative and a prominent member of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC).
Speaking during an interview on OK FM on Wednesday, October 9, Solomon George, a staunch ally of the CDC, pointed to Weah’s failure to act decisively against corrupt officials in his administration as a major factor in his downfall. He emphasized that Weah’s reluctance to dismiss those involved in corruption cost him the trust of the Liberian people.
Drawing on Ezekiel 5:11 for reference, George suggested that certain key officials in Weah’s government prioritized personal gain over the well-being of Liberia. He claimed that these individuals provided poor counsel to the former president, often focusing on their self-interests rather than the broader national agenda.
George also expressed his discontent with Liberia’s legislative body, accusing many lawmakers of neglecting their duties to the country. He argued that several members of the legislature were more concerned with personal enrichment than with advancing the nation’s progress.
In conclusion, Solomon George portrayed George Weah’s administration as one marred by inaction in the face of corruption, which ultimately led to his electoral defeat in 2023.
