George Manneh Weah takes helm in Liberia from fellow Methodist president
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf handed over power in the West African nation's first peaceful transition in decades.
President George Manneh Weah of Liberia delivering his inaugural address on January 22, 2018. Photo by E Julu Swen / United Methodist News Service.
The recent transfer of power between United Methodists in Liberia involved presidents, not bishops.
George Manneh Weah, a former soccer star, stepped into his role leading the West African nation on January 22, taking over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in the first peaceful transition in decades. Both belong to the United Methodist Church.
Weah was elected by more than 61 percent of the vote during a December 26 presidential runoff election, facing Joseph Boakai.
