Published: April 3, 2026
MONROVIA – Former Montserrado County District #16 representative candidate Samuel Weah has accused the office of incumbent lawmaker Dixon W. Seboe and local executives of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) of betrayal, alleging they are holding secret political meetings to sideline him ahead of the 2029 elections.
In a strongly worded reaction following a period of political silence, Weah warned that he is prepared to return from what he described as a strategic sabbatical and confront what he called an orchestrated attempt to replace him politically, despite his past loyalty to the party and the lawmaker.
‘My Silence Is Not Ignorance’
Weah, who contested the district seat in 2017 and later served as Seboe’s campaign chairman in the 2023 elections, said his decision to remain silent should not be mistaken for weakness or a lack of awareness.
“My decision to remain silent on our District politics doesn’t mean I’m unaware of secret meetings and plans, but I will respond at the right!” Weah said via his official Facebook handle. “The planned meeting has been rescheduled.”
He described the unfolding situation as a betrayal, particularly after what he called his unwavering support for Seboe during politically sensitive moments, including the ongoing Capitol Building arson case.
Loyalty Tested Amid Political Undercurrents
Weah recalled that despite losing a tense CDC primary in 2023, a process he suggested raised concerns among partisans, he accepted Seboe’s appointment as campaign chairman and mobilized strong grassroots support that contributed to the lawmaker’s reelection.
However, he said loyalty was not reciprocated, pointing to his exclusion from Seboe’s certification ceremony at the National Elections Commission, despite having mobilized supporters across the district.
He further revealed that he deliberately refrained from commenting on the Capitol Building arson case involving Seboe and other high-profile officials out of solidarity and political caution.
“As a campaign manager, who vigorously campaigned for the lawmaker’s reelection in 2023, if I had positively or negatively discussed that matter, it would have sent a signal to many people,” Weah stated. “Therefore, I chose to stay away from it and wish them well.”
Allegations of Secret Meetings, Internal Division
Weah alleged that some CDC executives in the district are now holding closed-door meetings aimed at projecting a new political face for 2029, even as he maintains active engagement with partisans and community leaders.
“It is alleged that our executives instructed the zonal heads to have a meeting today at 4 O’clock p.m., and the very zonal heads reached out to me, disclosing plans to boycott the meeting,” he said. “I told them no; you can’t boycott the meeting as we’re in solidarity with him.”
He strongly condemned what he described as backdoor political maneuvering, warning that he would not tolerate actions he views as undermining his political standing.
“I saw that meeting as a betrayal from the office of the lawmaker and the executives of our party in the district,” he added.
2029 Ambition Declared
Despite the growing tensions, Weah reaffirmed his intention to contest the CDC primary in 2029, regardless of whether Rep. Seboe seeks a third term.
“My silence does not mean that I don’t have an ambition to contest in District #16,” he said. “With the support of my family and friends, I am going to contest the primary, whether or not Rep. Seboe will contest again.”
“In 2029, I will be in the CDC primary, and I’m very optimistic of emerging as the victor,” he added. “If the office of the lawmaker sees my silence and humanity as my weakness, then he’s mistaken.”
Weah also dismissed claims that he could be influenced or financially induced to step away from politics.
“Do I look like someone who cannot handle his personal needs? I’m very grateful for my supportive fiancée Thelma,” he said, while noting his continued political engagements, including support for Jefferson Tamba Koijee’s senatorial ambition.
CDC Leadership Yet to Respond
Meanwhile, when contacted, CDC District #16 Chairman G. Baccus Karpeh said he was unaware of Weah’s claims, noting that he has deactivated his Facebook account for months.
“You are the first person I am hearing this from,” Karpeh said. “I will do a check to listen myself and determine the next move.”
Weah’s remarks signal escalating internal tensions within the CDC in Montserrado County’s District #16, raising fresh questions about party cohesion, succession planning, and grassroots trust ahead of the 2029 electoral cycle.
Despite the friction, Weah said he remains committed to engaging his supporters and leading with integrity, promising not to retreat from what he described as a defining political battle.
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