Top officials of Congress for Democratic Change used a major press conference in Monrovia to sharpen attacks against the ruling government while rallying supporters around predictions of a political comeback for former President George Weah in the 2029 elections.
The event, marked by fiery speeches, political accusations, and religious declarations, highlighted the opposition party’s growing effort to position itself as the main challenger to the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
CDC National Chairman Janga Kowo delivered one of the conference’s strongest remarks, warning that Liberia risks descending into instability under the current leadership. Drawing comparisons to state collapse and disorder, he argued that the country is moving toward a dangerous political and economic path if urgent corrective action is not taken.
Several party officials echoed similar concerns, accusing the government of deepening hardship and failing to deliver national unity. Critics at the gathering pointed to rising public frustration over economic conditions, governance, and political tensions.
Montserrado County Representative Frank Saah Foko declared that the CDC intends to reclaim political control in 2029, not only at the presidency but across multiple levels of government. His comments energized party supporters gathered at the event and reinforced the CDC’s early campaign messaging ahead of future elections.
Religious themes also featured prominently during the press conference. A senior CDC prayer leader, identified as Reverend Mother Josephine, claimed that spiritual revelations had foretold George Weah’s return to power. She linked Liberia’s current economic and social struggles to the outcome of the 2023 elections and urged citizens to reject what she described as ungodly leadership practices.
Meanwhile, CDC Youth League officials escalated tensions further by making allegations connected to an ongoing high-profile corruption case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah. One party spokesperson accused senior government-linked figures of attempting to improperly influence jurors in the matter, though no evidence was publicly presented during the event.
Another youth leader criticized the Boakai administration’s message of national unity, arguing that current political divisions and economic hardships undermine official calls for reconciliation and inclusion.
The press conference reflects the CDC’s broader strategy of maintaining political pressure on the ruling Unity Party while rebuilding momentum following its 2023 electoral defeat. Political observers say the opposition appears increasingly focused on energizing its grassroots base through a mix of populist rhetoric, religious symbolism, and criticism of the government’s handling of national affairs.
As Liberia’s political atmosphere grows more polarized, analysts expect both the ruling party and opposition forces to intensify public messaging long before the next election cycle formally begins.
