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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia: Former Liberian President George Weah has strongly refuted claims by President Joseph Boakai that he spoke with former presidents and prominent opposition figures on the morning of Unification Day as part of efforts to promote national unity.
President Boakai, in an earlier statement, asserted that he had reached out to past leaders — including his predecessor, George Weah, and former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf — to engage in dialogue aimed at putting the country’s interest above political divisions.
However, Weah promptly debunked Boakai’s assertion, clarifying that the last time he had a direct conversation with the President was in January 2024. In a statement released on May 14, Weah said:
“Today, on this May 14, 2025, I again wish all Liberians a Happy Unification Day and urge us all to always act in the ultimate interest of the nation.
Earlier this morning, I received a missed call from an unknown number, which was followed by a text message from President Joseph Boakai wishing me a Happy Unification Day and calling for national unity.
I responded to the message by also wishing him a Happy Unification Day. I have not spoken to President Boakai since January 2024.”
The former president emphasized that true national unity must be built on more than symbolic gestures or political rhetoric.
“I reiterate that true unification is not based on superficial political gimmicks, but on the rule of law and constitutional order.”
Weah concluded by calling on President Boakai to uphold democratic principles:
“I again urge President Boakai to respect the rule of law, respect past and present political leaders, and uphold the sanctity of our hard-fought democratic institutions and processes in order to foster national unification.”
As Liberia celebrates Unification Day, a holiday intended to promote peace, reconciliation, and national solidarity, the disagreement accentuates lingering political tensions
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