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Former Youth and Sports Minister D. Zeogar Wilson has entered the heated public debate surrounding the newly installed floodlights at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex, offering what he calls “the facts” behind the long-running renovation saga.
Wilson’s remarks come just days after the Boakai administration switched on modern floodlights at the SKD—an upgrade that finally makes the facility accessible for night-time sporting activities, drawing public praise and political commentary.
In a detailed breakdown posted shortly after the lighting ceremony, the former minister clarified what was done under the Weah administration and what remained unfinished:
According to him, the renovation of the SKD began under former President George Weah, who approved a $597,000 contract with Dutch firm Greenfield Turf Company. This contract covered major upgrades, including substitute benches and the much-anticipated floodlights.
Wilson confirmed that the Weah administration completed major renovation phases, leading FIFA and CAF to lift bans that had once restricted Liberia from hosting international matches. The upgrades were significant enough that Sierra Leone used Liberia as its home venue during that period.
However, he admitted two critical components—the substitute benches and the floodlights—were left incomplete when the Weah team exited office, though they were fully documented in turnover notes and explained to the incoming transition team.
The former minister further disclosed that the previous administration did not pay Greenfield Turf Company for the floodlight installation before leaving power.
He then credited the Boakai administration for doing what its predecessor couldn’t: clearing the full $597,000 payment and completing the remaining installations, including the newly celebrated floodlights.
In a rare moment of bipartisan acknowledgment, Wilson concluded that both administrations deserve recognition for the overall transformation of the SKD Sports Complex.
“Thanks to both Administrations,” he wrote. “Let’s move forward.”
The statement has since sparked conversation across social media, with some praising Wilson’s transparency and others viewing the revelation as a call for collaborative national progress rather than partisan scorekeeping.
