Ex Chelsea star George Weah is bidding to become the next Liberian president, He has picked Jewel Howard-Taylor, wife of Charles Taylor, as his vice-president
George Weah prepares to cast his ballot for the second round of presidential elections on December 26 at a polling station in Monrovia
Former Chelsea star George Weah has tweeted his thanks to voters as he closes in on his bid to become Liberia's next leader.
The 51-year-old, considered one of Africa's greatest ever footballers, is aiming to succeed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping down after 12 years as the continent's first elected female head of state.
But the footballer has sparked controversy after naming Jewel Howard-Taylor, wife of cannibal warlord Charles Taylor, as his pick for vice president.
Charles Taylor is serving a 50-year sentence in Britain for war crimes committed in neighbouring Sierra Leone, but his presence has loomed large over the election.
This morning, Weah, who also played for AC Milan during a glittering career that saw him win the Ballon D'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year, took to Twitter to tell of his 'deep emotion' and 'to thank you, the Liberian people, for honoring me with your vote today. It is a great hope.'
The footballer has sparked controversy after naming Jewel Howard-Taylor (left), wife of cannibal warlord Charles Taylor (right), as his pick for vice president"
The footballer has sparked controversy after naming Jewel Howard-Taylor (left), wife of cannibal warlord Charles Taylor (right), as his pick for vice president
George Weah picking up the Ballon d'Or in 1995 whilst playing for AC Milan in Italy (left) and arriving to vote yesterday (right)
Vote counting started earlier today following a peaceful run-off election for a new president, pitting former international footballer George Weah against Vice-President Joseph Boakai.
Voters were choosing a successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping down after 12 years as Africa's first elected female head of state.
The 51-year-old, considered one of Africa's greatest ever footballers, is aiming to succeed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping down after 12 years as the continent's first elected female head of state.
But the footballer has sparked controversy after naming Jewel Howard-Taylor, wife of cannibal warlord Charles Taylor, as his pick for vice president.
Charles Taylor is serving a 50-year sentence in Britain for war crimes committed in neighbouring Sierra Leone, but his presence has loomed large over the election.
This morning, Weah, who also played for AC Milan during a glittering career that saw him win the Ballon D'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year, took to Twitter to tell of his 'deep emotion' and 'to thank you, the Liberian people, for honoring me with your vote today. It is a great hope.'
The footballer has sparked controversy after naming Jewel Howard-Taylor (left), wife of cannibal warlord Charles Taylor (right), as his pick for vice president"
The footballer has sparked controversy after naming Jewel Howard-Taylor (left), wife of cannibal warlord Charles Taylor (right), as his pick for vice president
George Weah picking up the Ballon d'Or in 1995 whilst playing for AC Milan in Italy (left) and arriving to vote yesterday (right)
Vote counting started earlier today following a peaceful run-off election for a new president, pitting former international footballer George Weah against Vice-President Joseph Boakai.
Voters were choosing a successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping down after 12 years as Africa's first elected female head of state.
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