In his first state of the nation address yesterday, President George Manneh Weah indicated that the country is broke. But why did the President not mention the need for sports development? One reason, I believe, is that it’s President Weah’s first state of the nation address and he used the occasion to inform the Liberian people on the country’s financial standing as it affects development. Recall also that at his inauguration at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, President Weah reminded Liberians how sport is one of the most important means of uniting the people. In his opening speech at his inauguration, President Weah said: “I have spent many years of my life in stadiums, but today is a feeling like no other.

Source: Daily Observer January 30, 2018 02:03 UTC