Published: August 25, 2025
MONROVIA, Liberia – A fresh wave of controversy has erupted at the state-owned Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) after its Deputy Director General for Rebranding, D-Flow Flomo, openly linked the government to the recent court-ordered eviction and demolition of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters in Congo Town.
The backlash forced him to delete his viral Facebook post, but his boss, LBS Director General Eugene L. Fahngon, has instead turned his ire on the media for reporting the incident.
Court Ruling and Demolition
On August 23, police enforced a ruling by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court awarding the 4.23-acre estate near Bernard’s Beach to the heirs of Martha Stubblefield Bernard, the long-time legal owners of the property. Judge George W. Smith ruled in favor of the Bernard family after years of legal wrangling, rejecting CDC’s claim to the site.
The enforcement brought down not just the CDC’s headquarters, but also symbolic structures—among them the sycamore tree under which thousands of George Weah’s partisans once rallied during the party’s rise to power.
Deputy DG Flomo’s Post Sparks Outrage
Hours after the demolition, Flomo visited the site dressed in his LBS-branded press jacket, yellow polo shirt, and dark blue trousers.
LBS Deputy DG on Demolition Scene at CDC Headquarters in Congo Town
Standing amid the rubble, he posted on his official Facebook page:
“Mission accomplished big time. In my history book, CDC is now homeless. No more tires burning on public road again with they being homeless oooo.”
The post quickly went viral across Facebook, WhatsApp, and local news blogs, drawing sharp criticism. Many Liberians—across the political divide—condemned Flomo’s statement as mocking a former ruling party in the wake of its humiliation.
Flomo later deleted the post, but the damage had already been done.
Meanwhile, early Monday morning, Mr. Flomo publicly apologized via his Facebook page for his controversial post. “I am human, I err for that, I sincerely apologize for my post yeah”.
Director General Fahngon Hits Back
Instead of distancing the broadcaster from the controversy, LBS Director General Eugene L. Fahngon came to his deputy’s defense. Writing on his official Facebook page, Fahngon accused the press of hypocrisy.
“When CDC mocks government officials and their families, it’s okay,” Fahngon said. “When a government official mocks CDC, FrontPage Newspaper writes garbage.”
Known for his fiery rhetoric, Fahngon previously served as Deputy Information Minister under George Weah but was dismissed amid public outcry over his combative style. Now back in government under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Fahngon has revived his reputation for sharp and often divisive public commentary.
A Contentious Eviction Saga
The CDC’s eviction marks the climax of a long-standing property dispute between the party and the Bernard family estate. The Bernard heirs, represented by administrator Ebrima Varney Dempster, argued that the CDC had unlawfully occupied the land for nearly two decades.
While the court ruling appears settled, the political undertones remain heavy.
For many partisans, the destruction of their iconic headquarters represents more than the loss of property—it is seen as an attack on the legacy of former President Weah and the party’s grassroots symbolism.
The party has since vowed to remain resilient, insisting that the matter remains a civil dispute undergoing legal appeals.
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