Monrovia – Stages Queens President Chris Weah, Sr. has reaffirmed his candidacy for the presidency of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) in the upcoming 2026 elections.
In his Facebook post recently, the football enthusiast highlighted that his decision to contest stems from unwavering commitment to the advancement of Liberian football, adding that he has a good record of dedication to its growth even during the most challenging times.
Mr. Weah has outlined five cardinal pillars as a way forward to work and improve football in Liberia.
According to him, he over the years provided significant financial and material contributions to various sectors of Liberian football during the challenging periods of the Ebola outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic and played a critical role in assisting Liberian athletes stranded in Laos, ensuring their safe return home; he is the initiator of the “Bility Must Go” campaign and championed reforms for better leadership and governance within football administration.
He also outlined Grassroots Football Development on the grounds that he has continuously supported grassroots football initiatives, fostering the growth of young talents across the nation.
The Stages Queens President wants a long-term naturalization program, which he has drafted and propagated to enhance the competitiveness of all national teams.
“In recent months, my colleague Mr. Anthony Cassell Kouh and I collaborated with stakeholders to establish a united front against the re-election of Mr. Mustapha Raji, who has won two elections unopposed and is seeking an unprecedented third term. This collaboration initially positioned me as a candidate for the 1st Vice President”.
“However, it has become clear that the current administration is using unauthorized and unconstitutional methods to undermine Mr. Kouh’s candidacy and limit electoral competition. This leaves the LFA at risk of another uncontested election, a scenario I cannot support, he said”.
Commenting on his withdrawal, he narrated that his decision to withdraw from the collaboration stems from a desire to ensure that the 2026 election is competitive and democratic, denying Mr. Raji the opportunity to contest unopposed.
“While I respect my colleagues’ efforts, I firmly believe that the best path forward is to independently challenge this status quo to guarantee a fair election process, he said”.
Chris also said they must acknowledge the legal challenges that Mr. Kouh’s candidacy faces, adding that it is imperative that they remain steadfast and ready to confront these challenges to uphold the principles of democracy and fairness.
Regarding strategic vision, he highlighted that their approach is not one of opposition for opposition’s sake, but rather a strategic alignment of independent candidates to ensure a democratic election in 2026.
“Regardless of the LFA’s tactics, our collective focus will remain on fostering transparency, accountability, and progress in Liberian football.”
“We embark on this journey, I seek your unwavering support and partnership. Together, we can usher in a new era for the Liberia Football Association—one rooted in fairness, development, and unity, the Stages Queens President acknowledged”.
