That historic ceremony came on the heels of an overwhelming victory where the legendary icon won 14 of the 15 political subdivisions (Counties) of the country. “I George Weah, Your New President, I Will Not Let You Down, I Will Not Make Liberians Spectators In Their Own Country, I Will Connect Liberia With Paved Roads,” the President said amid unceasing applauses. Within hours of taking over the presidency, Weah issued an ultimatum to outgoing government ministers and civil servants to return all government equipment, including cars, or face arrest. Such moves were applauded by the media and the public at large and raised hopes of a change in political culture. Foreign aid also began to decline in 2016 with the end of the Ebola crisis, creating foreign exchange and inflationary pressures.

Source: Front Page Africa January 24, 2021 21:33 UTC