MONROVIA – Former President and political leader of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), George Manneh Weah, on Sunday, December 28, 2025, launched a scathing attack on President Joseph Boakai and the Unity Party-led government, accusing the administration of deception, failure, and recycling empty promises. Speaking at the Forky-Klohn-Jlaleh Church, Weah delivered what he described as a “political sermon,” signaling a sharpened opposition posture as political tensions continue to rise.
Weah questioned the Boakai administration’s approach to governance, particularly its reliance on security forces, which he suggested undermines democratic values. “As a true leader, I believe in democracy, not by putting police all on the streets,” Weah declared, drawing applause from supporters as he implied that the government lacks popular confidence and resorts instead to force and intimidation.
The former president turned his criticism toward former CDC-backed officials now aligned with the Unity Party, accusing them of dishonesty and political opportunism. “Those you voted for who once could not afford anything are now the same people you hear on the radio saying this government is doing better than the previous one,” Weah said. He charged that many of these figures have abandoned their roots and the people who elevated them to public office.
Weah accused these former allies of rewriting their personal histories to suit their new political loyalties. “They have forgotten where they came from. Some of them came from the streets and refugee camps,” he said. “We brought them, encouraged people to vote for them, and today they are on TV talking rubbish.” The remarks underscored deep fractures within Liberia’s political class and highlighted ongoing defections from the CDC.
Mocking Unity Party partisans, Weah suggested that despite their public criticism, many still admire him privately. “Don’t mind some of the Unity Party partisans,” he told the congregation. “With all that they have, they still come to me, and they like me.” The statement appeared aimed at reinforcing his continued relevance and influence despite losing the presidency.
Weah directly accused President Boakai of misleading voters with unrealistic development promises. “Don’t allow anyone to come to you and say that since 1847 they will build Liberia in 100 days. That is how Boakai lied to you,” he said. According to Weah, the Unity Party government has failed to introduce any meaningful or visible changes since taking office.
Challenging the administration to present tangible achievements, Weah issued a bold political test. “They cannot show anything new,” he declared. “If the Boakai government shows anything new, then you should vote against me in the next election.” The statement framed the coming electoral contest as a direct comparison between his record and what he described as the current government’s lack of progress.
In a notable departure from long-standing public narratives, Weah also addressed claims that he was born into extreme poverty. “I grew up in a family that had everything,” he said, revealing that his father was financially stable and professionally employed. He disclosed that at just 19 years old, he built his first house in the Rehab community, adding that President Boakai is fully aware of his background.
Weah further emphasized that his family was not impoverished, insisting that political opponents have distorted his life story. “They are poor people, not me, and I say this with my parents,” he stated. He described his father as a professional who worked on Capitol Hill and noted that his uncle was also employed within the judiciary, reinforcing his claim of a stable upbringing.
The former president also took aim at Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph, a former CDC stalwart who has since distanced himself from the party. By repeatedly condemning former allies now praising the Boakai administration, Weah made clear that the opposition will aggressively challenge both the ruling government and defectors it accuses of betrayal.
