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Claim: Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah alleged in a live interview with a journalist that former President George Weah spent 58 days out of the country during his presidency.
Verdict: False! Independent media reports, including the Executive Mansion, show that former President George Weah spent 48 days out of the country during his presidency.
Full Text
Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah, in a live interview with journalists upon President Boakai’s travel to Japan, claimed that former President George Weah spent 58 days out of the country during his regime.
DUBAWA decided to conduct a fact check on the claim made by Liberia’s Information Minister.
Verification
The researcher first contacted the claimant to back his allegation, but he refused to respond to inquiries.
The researcher further searched the Executive Mansion’s official website, and it confirmed that former President Weah left the country on November 1 and returned on December 19.
However, an explainer from DUBAWA shows that the former Liberian leader spent about 48 days out of the country.
Al Jazeera’s report also shows that the former President’s trip lasted 48 days.
At the same time, multiple local media reports, including Frontpage Africa and NewDawn, show that the President’s trip lasted for 48 days.
Conclusion
Based on reports from the Executive Mansion and other credible media outlets, Minister Jerolinmek Piah’s claim is incorrect.
