Published: October 20, 2025
MONROVIA — The groundbreaking ceremony for the Congress for Democratic Change’s (CDC) new headquarters continues to stir political conversations across Liberia, drawing reactions from both supporters and members of the opposition who say the event symbolizes the party’s resilience and enduring influence.
Over the weekend, former President George Weah led the ceremony under the theme “They Break, We Build,” an apparent jab at the ruling Unity Party government, which had earlier ordered the demolition of the CDC’s old headquarters in Congo Town.
Among those responding to the event via their social media accounts was Representative Taa Wongbe of Nimba County District #9, who praised the CDC for its determination despite political setbacks.
“Love them or hate them, but you have to admire the resilience and courage of the Mighty CDC! Good luck,” Wongbe wrote.
Wongbe, once an executive of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC), left the party to contest as an independent candidate and later won against the late incumbent, Johnson Gwaikolo. His comments reflect a growing acknowledgment—even from outside the party of CDC’s ability to maintain political relevance since losing power in 2023.
Another strong endorsement came from Sekou Kalasco Damaro, a longtime aide and confidant of former President Weah. Damaro emphasized that the CDC’s influence extends beyond politics.
“From what I have observed opposite the site at the moment, I’m now convinced that CDC is not just a political party but a way of life,” he said. “A process that was meant to break ground, we are using it to rebuild.”
Damaro’s remarks underscore the party’s attempt to project itself as a movement rooted in identity and perseverance, rather than merely a political institution.
Adding a more fiery reaction, Menipakei Dumoe, a former staffer in the office of ex-Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and one-time senatorial hopeful from Bong County, sharply criticized the government for demolishing the old CDC headquarters.
“Whoever told JNB (President Joseph Nyuma Boakai) to break CDC HQ will not see heaven,” Dumoe said. “The whole HQ business has expanded CDC. Congratulations to our sister opposition party.”
Dumoe, known for his controversial statements and his past calls for the release of former President Charles Taylor, suggested that the government’s move has inadvertently strengthened CDC’s unity and public sympathy.
For Lyee Bility, son of businessman and Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) leader Musa Hassan Bility, also weighed in, the Unity Party is yet to do enough to empower the youth. Despite identifying as an opposition figure, Bility declared his willingness to align with the CDC’s vision.
“I’m opposition. I am going to add CDC numbers up,” he said. “We don’t want people who don’t want to invest in young people. They must move.”
Bility, who unsuccessfully contested the 2023 legislative elections, currently manages Truth FM 96.1 MHz, one of his father’s media outlets. His father, a sitting representative of Nimba District #7, recently announced his decision not to seek re-election, accusing the Legislature of corruption and stalling national progress.
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