Former Montserrado County District No. 7 Representative Solomon C. George, a blunt-speaking and often controversial political figure, has died, bringing to an end a career that left a strong imprint on Liberia’s modern political discourse. He was 70.
Family sources confirmed that George passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, reportedly after suffering a heart attack.
George’s death marks the close of a turbulent political chapter defined by fierce loyalty, sharp reversals, and unfiltered public commentary. Widely regarded as one of the most outspoken lawmakers of his time, he rose to prominence as a committed defender of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) during its years in opposition, only to later become one of the most vocal internal critics of the party after it assumed state power.
Representing one of Liberia’s most politically influential districts, George cultivated an image as a street-level politician who spoke with little restraint. His tenure was characterized by aggressive defense of party interests, public confrontations, and pointed critiques of governance, corruption, and political power struggles.
That confrontational posture resurfaced prominently in January 2026 during his 70th birthday celebration in Monrovia, when George openly accused former President George M. Weah of failing to exert effective control over his administration. He alleged that key decisions of government were instead dominated by former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Nathaniel F. McGill.
“Weah was never in charge; he left the country in charge of Nathaniel McGill and Samuel D. Tweah,” George declared at the event, in what observers described as one of the most direct public rebukes of the former president from within the broader CDC political circle.
His criticisms extended beyond leadership style. During the same appearance, George accused McGill of facilitating the sale of government jobs following the CDC’s 2018 ascension to power. He also questioned the management of the US$25 million economic stimulus package introduced in the early phase of the Weah administration, alleging that significant sums entered the economy without sufficient oversight.
George argued that the absence of transparency and accountability around the stimulus funds worsened economic hardship for ordinary Liberians, a claim that added to the political friction surrounding the former administration.
In life, Solomon C. George was a polarizing figure, admired by supporters for his fearlessness and grassroots appeal, and criticized by opponents for his combative style. In death, he leaves behind a legacy inseparable from the intense political debates that have shaped Liberia’s recent history.
