James Debbah Accuses Former President Weah of Disrespecting Doe Family

Monrovia, Liberia: Liberian football legend and former national team coach James Salinsa Debbah has launched a scathing critique against former President George Weah, accusing him of disrespecting the family of the late President Samuel K. Doe.

Speaking during an interview on The Class Reloaded, Debbah expressed deep disappointment over what he described as President Weah’s disregard for the Doe family particularly the late First Lady Nancy B. Doe, who passed away in May 2025.

Debbah, who played alongside Weah during their football careers, said the mistreatment of the Doe family during Weah’s presidency was unacceptable. “The way he treated the Doe family, especially Ma Nancy, was a total lack of respect,” Debbah stated during the interview.

The criticism marks a renewed strain in the relationship between Debbah and Weah. Although the two reconciled in 2022 after a well-publicized fallout, Debbah’s recent remarks suggest lingering resentment over unresolved personal and political issues.

The Doe family has long been engaged in legal efforts to seek justice for crimes committed during the regime of President Samuel K. Doe. Despite a ruling by the ECOWAS Court in favor of the family, there have been allegations that the Weah administration sought to interfere with the legal process, potentially obstructing a fair outcome.

According to Debbah, former First Lady Nancy Doe had repeatedly tried to secure a private audience with President Weah to discuss the family’s ongoing legal and personal grievances, but those efforts were ignored.

Debbah’s statements have sparked renewed public discussion about Liberia’s struggle with national reconciliation and transitional justice. Analysts say the remarks reflect broader frustrations with how political leaders have handled post-war healing and accountability.

As Liberia continues to confront the legacies of its civil conflict, Debbah’s comments are likely to fuel ongoing debates about justice, political loyalty, and the treatment of families tied to the country’s turbulent past.