Breaking! George Weah takes oath of office as President of Liberia

George, Weah, retired footballer, has been sworn in as the 24th president of the Republic of Liberia.

Weah took his oath of office at exactly noon inside the 35,000 capacity Samuel Kanyon Doe sports complex in Monrovia, capital of the country.

At least eight African presidents witnessed the inauguration.

President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.