When George Weah took office in January 2018, Liberia expected more than politics as usual. A former world footballer turned president, he promised a "Pro-Poor" government focused on roads, education, and jobs. Six years later, his record is debated in markets, campuses, and on radio. Critics point to unmet goals. Supporters point to pavement. From the ELWA-RIA highway to tuition-free college, from keeping the peace through COVID to expanding electricity, the Weah administration left visible marks. This analysis makes the case for those achievements — not as perfection, but as a foundation. Because for many Liberians, progress is measured by what you can finally see, touch, and use.
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