MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Spoon Network, a pro-government media platform has released a purported income, assets, and liabilities declaration form of former President George Weah from 2018, shedding light on his alleged financial details before taking office.
According to the reported financial information, Mr. Weah’s financial standing included a gross annual salary of LD $1,263,375.00, allowances per annum amounting to US $180,000.00, rental income of US $60,000.00, profit from a construction business totaling US $150,000, cash on hand equating to US $400,000, and an investment in Franklin funds of US $900,000, which was an initial investment made after retiring from professional football.
This revelation raises questions about the claims made by the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) party and Mr. Weah’s supporters regarding his financial status upon assuming the Liberian presidency. If the information disclosed by Spoon TV is accurate, it appears to contradict the narrative that Mr. Weah entered office with assets totaling over US $80 million in cash and other holdings.
The discrepancy between the reported figures and the previously touted wealth of Mr. Weah calls into question the transparency and accuracy of his financial disclosures. The public reaction to these revelations remains to be seen, as scrutiny mounts over the former president’s financial declarations. The former Liberian leader and his officials were unavailable for comment to verify the report.
