Liberia’s George Weah Fails to Win Extra Time in Referendum

  • President backed shorter terms, allowing dual citizenship
  • Weah denies opposition claim that he sought to extend stay
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Liberians rejected a referendum backed by President George Weah which opposition feared could have been used to reset the clock and allow the former soccer star to extend his stay in office.