MONROVIA – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the people of Nimba County, while taking disciplinary action against several of its members for reportedly supporting a rival candidate in the county’s ongoing senatorial by-election.
In a strongly worded statement issued Tuesday, the CDC described Nimba as a pivotal county in Liberia’s national development and said the party remains firmly devoted to the county’s continued progress through inclusive and transformative leadership.
The CDC said its administration had invested significantly in infrastructure, education, rural electrification, and social services in Nimba County during its time in power. “Under the CDC-led administration, Nimba County witnessed meaningful investments… demonstrating our party’s results-driven approach to governance and dedication to national equity,” the party noted.
But while the CDC is seeking to consolidate its base and rally support behind what it calls its “preferred candidate,” the party took issue with what it described as acts of indiscipline and betrayal among its members.
Without naming its own candidate, the CDC launched sharp criticisms at Hon. Samuel G. Kogar, the candidate of the ruling Unity Party, describing him as a central player in what the party called the “unconstitutional and politically motivated” removal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa.
“Kogar and his Unity Party dragged Liberia’s democracy through the mud for selfish political gains,” the statement alleged. “We cannot in good conscience support individuals who collaborate with a regime that prioritizes political convenience over constitutional order and good governance.”
The CDC said it had formally advised its members to unite against what it termed “retrogressive elements undermining our democracy” but was disappointed to learn that some partisans in Nimba County had chosen to back the Unity Party candidate.
In response, the party announced the temporary suspension of seven members: Sam Kpahn, Bill Wonta, Anita Roberts, Josiah Gbusseh, George Kanwie, Magnus Niah, and Thomas Q. Suah. The CDC cited Part II, Chapter I, Rule 14 of its constitution as the basis for the suspension and said the members have been summoned to appear before the party’s Grievance and Ethics Committee.
“This is not a punitive gesture,” the party stressed, “but a necessary step to ensure due process and reaffirm the CDC’s enduring respect for institutional norms and internal justice.”
Despite the disciplinary actions, the CDC praised its broader membership for a recent show of solidarity during the party’s dues payment launch in Monrovia, which it said was a sign of growing momentum ahead of the 2029 general elections.
“As we look ahead, the CDC will embark on a vigorous nationwide mobilization campaign across all fifteen counties,” the party declared. “This effort will further strengthen our connection with the people and lay the groundwork for an inclusive and victorious return in 2029.”
The statement, signed by Randall M. Dobayou II, the party’s Deputy National Secretary for Records and Research, concluded with a call for unity, discipline, and renewed commitment to what it called the CDC’s “revolutionary cause.”
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