Will Weah Be Running Mate to Liberia's Vice President?

Some members of the Senate are reportedly working behind the scenes to get soccer legend George Weah and Vice President Joseph Boakai to run on the same ticket during the 2017 polls.

Joseph Boakai, Vice President of Liberia.

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