Liberia's Most Celebrated Footballer, James Salinsa Debbah on His Quest to Contest Seat in The National Legislature, Perceived Rift with President Weah

Monrovia, Aug. 17 -- The secret is finally out. James Salinsa Debbah, the most celebrated footballer to ever don the red, white and blue jersey of Liberia's national football team, the Lone Star is taking his shot in the rugged jungle of Liberia's political arena, following the footsteps of his former strike partner, George Manneh Weah, the current President of Liberia.

"It is no longer a secret, I have decided to contest Montserrado County, District No. 9, it is the reality," Mr. Debbah, who most recently served as coach of the national team.

District No. 9was recently vacated following the death of its representative Munah Pelham Youngblood of the current ruling Coalition for Democratic Change(CDC).

The district covers theMonrovia comm...