Ex Ballon d’Or Winner, George Weah Becomes Liberia's President-Elect

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One time world's footballer and former Ballon d’Or winner, George Weah has been announced as the President-elect of Liberia, West Africa.

 The 51-year-old former World Footballer of the Year swept thirteen (13) out of the fifteen (15) counties with his 73-year-old opponent Joseph Boakai getting only two (2) counties. Weah who has been elected as the 25th President of Liberia with the population of just a little above 3million took to the micro-blogging site, Twitter to thank all his supporters, saying that he plans to liberate the country.
The former AC Milan striker wrote on Twitter:
 ” It is with deep emotion that I want to thank you, the Liberian people, for honouring me with your vote today. It is a great hope”.

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