Ex-Liberia international George Weah has been elected as the 25th President of Liberia after securing 12 of the 15 counties in the country.
The three-time African Footballer of the Year and the first African player to win the Ballon d'Or defeated Joseph Boakai and will now succeed the first elected female president in Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
And the football world joined the former Chelsea, AC Milan, PSG, Monaco, Manchester City and Marseille forward in the celebration by taking to Twitter to congratulate him on his victory at the polls.
">https://twitter.com/MutiuAdepoju8/status/945989908086312960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 27, 2017 — (@MutiuAdepoju8) December 27, 2017 ">Congrats @GeorgeWeahOff , you are a born leader. The football world trusts you to inspire Liberia with your quintessential touch. All the best mate. pic.twitter.com/LK56Dtadm3
— Mutiu Adepoju (@MutiuAdepoju8)
">https://twitter.com/GeorgeWeahOff/status/945772012680687616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 26, 2017 — (@GeorgeWeahOff) December 26, 2017 ">It is with deep emotion that I want to thank you, the Liberian people, for honoring me with your vote today. It is a great hope. #Liberia #Liberia2017
— George Weah (@GeorgeWeahOff)
">https://twitter.com/CAF_Online/status/945938889897848832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 27, 2017 — (@CAF_Online) December 27, 2017 ">Congratulations @GeorgeWeahOff ! Former Ballon D'or winner & Current President of Liberia #African_Players #Liberia2017 pic.twitter.com/jOy8VqKmD0
— CAF (@CAF_Online)
">https://twitter.com/YidahSven/status/945951799256653824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 27, 2017 — (@YidahSven) December 27, 2017 ">First African to win Ballon D'Or
First African Athlete to become President
Congratulations George Weah.
A truly inspirational story!! pic.twitter.com/LSBSya6wws
— Yidah Sven Yidah (@YidahSven)
">https://twitter.com/ThisIsNUHU_/status/945951635985108992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 27, 2017 — (@ThisIsNUHU_) December 27, 2017 ">W - World footballer of the year.
E - European footballer of the year.
A - African footballer of the year.
H - Head of State.
Congratulations WEAH!
New President of Liberia.
">https://twitter.com/Omojuwa/status/945920687914536960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 27, 2017 — (@Omojuwa) December 27, 2017 ">Almost 13 years ago George Weah lost the presidential election. One of the reasons being that he was considered illiterate for the presidency. Dude basically went to brush up on that and more. Next year, he will be President George Weah. Congratulations ??
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa)
">https://twitter.com/ASAMOAH_GYAN3/status/945637341519142914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 26, 2017 — (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) December 26, 2017 ">My name is Asamoah Gyan and I support George Weah as the next President of Liberia. @GeorgeWeahOff pic.twitter.com/ujfA3GHSMC
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3)
">https://twitter.com/OssifyMedia/status/945950143202947073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 27, 2017 — (@OssifyMedia) December 27, 2017 ">From Soccer pitch to Presidential house. Liberia has a new President, former football star George Weah. #Liberia pic.twitter.com/0C45y7QFdC
— Ossify Media (@OssifyMedia)
">https://twitter.com/RogueAcademic_/status/945949566670647296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"> December 27, 2017 — (@RogueAcademic_) December 27, 2017 ">George Weah - persistence definitely pays. Congratulations
— Eddie (@RogueAcademic_)
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