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Why are Liberians upset with President Weah?

Liberians have voiced their feelings about their president, George Weah, who鈥檚 been out of the country since November 1

President George Weah left Liberia on November 1 and was meant to return this month, but has since extended his return to December 18.

In his travels, President Weah鈥檚 visited a number of countries; including Morocco, Egypt, France and in early December he鈥檚 planned a trip to the US.

Along the way the former footballer and Ballon d鈥橭r winner stopped in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, where he鈥檚 been since the start of the tournament and had the chance to see his son, Timothy Weah, play for the United States.

These trips have got many Liberians talking and saying the president shouldn鈥檛 be flying and leaving the country at a difficult time.

Alan Kasujja spoke to Liberian journalist Jonathan Paye-Layleh, politician Karishma Pelham-Raad, as well as the President鈥檚 press secretary, Isaac Solo Kelgbeh.

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