Former World-best footballer, Weah inaugurated (PICS)

The former World-best footballer and currently the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Liberia, George Weah, will be sworn into office on Monday in Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia.

The retired professional footballer who was a three-time African footballer of the year 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.

African Heads of states and former presidents, including Nigerian ex-president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and other political personnel, Rochas Okorocha, the Imo State governor, Senate President Bukola Saraki graced the momentous event.

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.

Senate president of Nigeria, Bukola Saraki at the inauguration of George Weah as Liberian president.