Margibi County Senator and former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Nathaniel F. McGill, says the political missteps of the current administration are paving the way for former President George Weah’s return to power in the next election.
In a statement that quickly gained traction online, McGill remarked:
“When I see these things, all I can do is laugh. President Weah’s re-election is becoming easier by the day; they’re practically campaigning for him without even knowing it.”
Though McGill stopped short of naming specific issues, analysts suggest his remarks are in response to mounting controversies facing the Boakai administration, including increased public dissatisfaction over governance, economic strain, and reported internal rifts within the ruling Unity Party.
A founding member of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and one of Weah’s closest political allies, McGill argued that the current government is rapidly losing favor with the public, less than a year into its six-year mandate.
“The People Are Watching,” he noted.
McGill said Liberians are observing the current state of affairs closely and may soon lose faith in the administration’s ability to lead.
“The people are watching. They voted for change, but all they’re seeing is confusion, arrests, and intimidation. If this continues, they will run back to the CDC, and to President Weah.”
His comments come at a time when the national mood is increasingly tense, with several high-profile arrests, corruption probes, and a worsening cost of living dominating headlines.
While many blame the CDC for its own failures in governance, leading to its defeat in 2023, McGill maintains that the Boakai-led government has yet to prove itself as a capable alternative.
Possible Weah Comeback?
Although former President George Weah has not formally announced a bid for the presidency in 2029, his public engagements and continued influence suggest he remains a major player in Liberian politics.
Within CDC circles, there is growing talk of a comeback.
McGill’s statement is seen as a strategic move to rally the CDC base and position Weah as the preferred option should disillusionment with the current administration continue to grow.
Political observers expect McGill’s comments to escalate tensions between Liberia’s two dominant parties and potentially shape the narrative heading into the midterm elections.
The Unity Party has yet to issue a formal response.
This is a developing story.
