MONROVIA — Former President George Manneh Weah has broken his silence amid a storm of social media speculation about his health, dismissing claims of illness and declaring that he remains “strong, healthy, and natural.”
In a defiant message that has since gone viral, Weah took to his verified WhatsApp page to address what he described as “unfounded rumors” about his physical appearance. “You guys can say all you want to say about me,” Weah wrote. “But be reminded that I don’t use make up to hide my face. I am a natural man. G.M.W.”
The former president’s post came after days of heated debate across Facebook and other online platforms, where some users speculated that he appeared slimmer and older in recent photos, prompting concerns that he might be facing health issues.
Weah, who has maintained a relatively low profile since leaving office, responded forcefully to what he called “malicious gossip” meant to distract from real national priorities. In a lengthy statement, the ex-president and political leader of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) said he was compelled to set the record straight.
“My health is stable,” Weah clarified. “I am in good condition, under the care of competent medical professionals, and I continue to carry on with my responsibilities and engagements as usual. These rumors are unfounded and should not cause alarm or distraction.”
He went further to caution against the dangers of misinformation in the digital age, saying: “In our era of viral content and echo chambers, false narratives can spread rapidly. I ask all Liberians to be discerning and not let speculation replace verified facts.”
Weah’s message also carried a note of frustration. He described the health rumors as “unfair to my family, my supporters, and the Liberian people,” warning that such gossip only serves to erode public trust and fuel unnecessary tension.
In a fiery follow-up comment, Weah appeared to mock his critics with a dose of characteristic bluntness.“I wake up every morning at 7 a.m., go to the gym, exercise, take my shower, have my breakfast, and get ready for my meetings while you wait for someone to wake you up, clean you, bathe you, feed you, and dress you,” he said.
The former president ended on a reflective tone, calling for unity and responsibility. “I remain committed to Liberia, to uplifting its people, and to contributing in whatever capacity I can,” he wrote. “My resolve is undimmed. I ask for your continued prayers and support, not for me alone but for our nation’s future.”
With his sharp rebuttal, George Weah has not only quashed rumors about his health but also reignited public debate about the power and peril of social media in shaping political narratives in Liberia.
