By Sinoe Correspondent | DKNN News
Greenville, Sinoe County – July 29, 2025-Former Sinoe County Senator and Superintendent, Hon. J. Milton Teahjay, has caused a stir in Liberia’s political scene by boldly stating that the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) “will be dead before 2029.” He made this claim during a well-attended Independence Day event at the Amuwulu Atayee Shop in Greenville. His words reflect not just his own political path but also deeper changes in Liberia’s political landscape.
A Thank You and a Warning
Teahjay started by thanking both his supporters and his political opponents, saying he holds no grudges after the 2023 senatorial elections. “To those who stood with me, and even those who opposed me, I say: go home, think about it, and rest. I hold no grudge,” he said.
But then, he turned sharply critical of the CDC. He reminded the crowd that his earlier support for the ruling coalition had hurt him politically. “The CDC, for which I politically risked everything, was the same group that cut me down politically,” he said. He then challenged the audience, “Ask yourself now, will there be a CDC in 2029?”
Why Teahjay Thinks This
Teahjay’s remarks come at a time when the CDC, which rose to power in 2017 under former President George Weah, is struggling to stay relevant after losing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the Unity Party in 2023. Experts note that Liberia’s ruling parties often lose influence quickly after losing the presidency.
Once a strong supporter of the CDC, Teahjay’s prediction seems to come from both personal disappointment and the bigger political picture. He made it clear he is still with the Unity Party and denied rumors that he would return to the CDC.
“At no point did I say I would run as a CDC candidate. I remain loyal to the Unity Party and have no plans to go back,” he said, directly rejecting media talk linking him to his old party.
What Liberia’s Politics Tell Us
During his 45-minute speech and 30-minute question and answer session, Teahjay mixed sharp political points with humor and stories. He recalled a famous comment by the late Gabriel Baccus Matthews: “When a pastor asked Baccus why there are so many political parties in Liberia, he replied, ‘Are you not complaining about the many churches popping up every day? Why then complain about many political parties?’”
This story highlights Liberia’s crowded political scene, where many parties appear but few last long. Teahjay’s idea that CDC might soon join the list of short-lived parties shows how unpredictable politics in Liberia can be, with party loyalty often shifting and voters losing faith.
Loyalty and Regional Politics
Teahjay also spoke about why he supported the CDC-led government while he was in the Senate. He said it was about regional loyalty. “I supported the CDC because I couldn’t fight a Southeastern President, especially since I’m from a Kru-dominant area,” he explained. “It wouldn’t make sense to oppose a Kru son—I thought it better to support his plans for the good of the region.”
This shows how ethnicity, region, and politics are connected in Liberia. For many voters in the southeast, identity plays a big role in their political choices, sometimes more than policies or party beliefs.
Teahjay’s Plans Before 2029
Despite talk about his future in politics, Teahjay said his visit to Greenville was to give thanks and be clear about his position, not to start a new campaign. Still, his comments about the CDC’s decline were seen as a warning to former allies and a way to show he’s still important in Sinoe County and beyond.
Joking about his political rival, Senator Augustine Chea, Teahjay said, “If the CDC ever needs me again, they’ll have to choose between me and Augustine Chea. But even if they pick Augustine, which I think they will, I’ll still beat him.”
What This Means for Liberia’s Future
Teahjay’s prediction about the CDC matters because of his experience and knowledge of Liberia’s politics. If he’s right, the CDC’s fall would mark the end of a coalition that rose quickly from local support to control the presidency but then lost power fast after losing an election.
Experts say the next few years will show if the CDC can rebuild itself as a strong opposition or fade away. Meanwhile, the Unity Party faces the challenge of keeping voters’ trust by fulfilling its promises.
For the people of Sinoe County, Teahjay’s return was both a thank-you and a serious look at Liberia’s political future. His speech, full of thanks, humor, and tough criticism, shows that in Liberia’s ever-changing politics, parties rise and fall fast—and staying strong means being flexible, trustworthy, and connected to the people.
