Former Liberian President, George Weah, returned to the country on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a one-month and five-day family vacation. He touched down at Roberts International Airport early Tuesday afternoon, clad in a white suit, and was warmly received by a sizable yet jubilant crowd of Liberians. Mr. Weah expressed his delight at being back home after a successful family vacation during a brief interaction with the press. He stated his readiness to address the challenges facing Liberian society and emphasized his commitment to his party’s work, with the aim of streDC BBC c. Cfngthening its position.

“We had a good time,” he said, “playing Ludu and other games, and Timothy was happy to see us at his home for the first time in six years since we were working for the Liberian people.” Reflecting on his achievements beyond the presidency, Weah acknowledged the awards he continues to receive for his dedication and hard work, both in Africa and globally.

Accompanying Weah on his return were his wife, Former First Lady Clar M. Weah, his son Champ Weah, former Maritime Boss Lenn Eugene Nagbe, former Chief of Protocol at the Executive Mansion Amb. Nora Finda Bundoo, and former Special Presidential Aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro.

In an unconfirmed letter circulating on social media purportedly written by Weah to his Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Party Chairman, Mulbah K. Murlu, Weah instructed Murlu to halt plans for a retreat scheduled to be held in Grand Bassa County. According to the alleged letter, Weah expressed his lack of involvement in the organization of the retreat and stressed the importance of decisions being made by the National Executive Committee and the Governing Council of the party.

“I will be convening a meeting of the council before the end of February at the National HQ to review our recent electoral performance and plan for the future,” the letter stated. “You are therefore asked to suspend all activities of the planned retreat until a final decision by the GC and the NEC is made.”

Weah also raised concerns about the recent leadership setup by the CDC Legislative Caucus, stating that it was done without consultation with the party leadership and its relevant organs. He emphasized the need for adherence to the party’s protocols before recognizing the new leadership.

In closing, Weah signed off the letter with, “Best regards, H. E. GEORGE MANNEH WEAH, Standard Bearer.”