Monrovia, Liberia – August 2, 2021: The Office of the Press Secretary says, its attention has been drawn to posts on social media with the image of a ship marked “SS George Weah,” which is said to belong to President George Manneh Weah.

The press secretary in a communication clarified that President Weah does not own a ship (or a yacht) as it has been alleged by some posters.

Presidential Press secretary further stated the assertion made on the social media is another diabolical attempt by detractors to spew false claims about the President.

“The story, which was first published in 2019 by Global News Network – with the photoshopped image – was done without any evidence or fact-checking. The Publisher of GNN, Mr. Cholo Brooks, has been contacted and asked to retract the story in keeping with the ethics of good journalism” the office of the press secretary mentioned.

At the same time, the President Weah Press secretary Isaac Solo Kelgbeh says, the allegation bears all the hallmarks of yellow journalism. But despite the falsehoods, President Weah remains committed to responsibly carrying out the duties of the office of President of Liberia in keeping with the Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development, including guaranteeing free press and free expression.