Weah Throws Jabs at UP-Led Government—Recalls VIP Lounge Snub and Airport Diversion in Fiery Homecoming Message
- Michael T
- Sep 21
- 1 min read
George Weah, Liberia’s former president, fired a pointed warning at the Unity Party government on Sunday, declaring, “I hope you guys don’t close the airport tomorrow because I am coming home. Liberia belongs to all of us.” As he prepares to return after months abroad, anticipation is mounting, stoked by memories of 2024 when authorities twice targeted Weah with airport protocols on separate occasions—first barring him and his wife from the VIP lounge he had commissioned, and later delaying his plane’s landing in Monrovia, ultimately forcing a diversion to Sierra Leone.
These acts have fueled accusations of politically motivated harassment, drawing criticism from Weah’s supporters and observers alike, who warn of deepening rifts in Liberia’s democracy. Supporters of the former president are rallying for his homecoming, framing these setbacks as a challenge to the principles of fair treatment and access for all citizens.
Critics of President Boakai’s administration charge that repeated bureaucratic maneuvering against political opponents erodes confidence in Liberia’s democracy, calling for accountability beyond partisan lines.
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