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Scenes from historic Inauguration of George Weah as president of Liberia [Photos/video]
The President-elect of the Federal Republic of Liberia, George Weah would be sworn in Monday in Samuel Kanyon Doe stadium near the country’s capital, Monrovia.
He replaces Africa’s first elected female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping down after two terms. It is the first democratic transfer of power in the West African state in more than 70 years.
The Innaugration promises to be exciting as Heads of state from Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and Togo are expected to attend along with friends and former colleagues from his football years.
Fans of the 51-year-old international footballer are in high spirits. Photos and videos of citizens jubilating in colourful costumes to witness the historic inauguration is trending on social media platforms.
See some photos:
Good morning Liberia. People are queuing for miles to get to the stadium where George Weah will be inaugurated today. In the meantime they are dancing. pic.twitter.com/NnF2HbbWWI
— Jennifer O’Mahony (@jaomahony) January 22, 2018
Liberians turn out en masse for the big game as President @GeorgeWeahOff is sworn in today in Monrovia. #liberia pic.twitter.com/WOtDtCL1Ct
— Nnenna (@nnenna) January 22, 2018
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