Monrovia, Liberia – Senior member of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Former Representative Moses Acarous Gray, urged supporters to stay strong, saying many former members who left over the years are likely to come back ahead of the 2029 general and presidential elections.
Speaking to CDC supporters, Gray highlighted the party’s strength, calling it “the common denominator and the magnet at the center of gravity” in Liberia’s politics. He told members not to be surprised when former colleagues—whom he called “prodigal sons and daughters”—return, like the reunifications before the CDC’s 2017 win.
“Mark my words, fellow partisans,” Gray said, “many will come back because the CDC has always been the foundation of Liberia’s political direction.”
Remembering the CDC’s Journey
Gray reminded supporters of the party’s past struggles, including internal crises, mass resignations, and leadership changes, but stressed that the CDC always came out stronger.
He mentioned several challenges the party faced:
- The removal of Chairman Bangule Cole in 2005 and the resignation of Chairman Joshua Sackie in 2009.
- The departure of Chairmen Mulbah Morlu Gould and Senator Geraldine Doe-Sheriff in 2012, along with nearly 60% of the National Executive Committee, who later formed the Alternative National Congress (ANC).
- The exit of key figures like businessman Benoni Urey, who founded the All Liberian Party (ALP), and former Deputy Speaker Togba Mulbah, who created the People’s Unification Party (PUP).
- Resignations of Acting Chairman Sambola, Chairman George Solo, former Vice Standard Bearer Rudolph Johnson, and expulsion of 2011 Standard Bearer Winston Tubman.
Gray added that even after losing its national headquarters, the party’s grassroots supporters stayed loyal.
“Headquarters have never made the Mighty CDC. It is the people who stepped up and gave us our strong 2017 victory,” he said, praising the party’s unmatched resilience in Liberia’s political history.
A Call for Respect and Unity
Gray encouraged CDC members to respect everyone’s right to join or leave political groups.
“Let’s respect the rights of people to associate and disassociate. This way, we will succeed together, my fellow CDCIANS and CDCISTS,” he said.
His remarks come as political alliances are expected to change before Liberia’s next elections. Gray’s words show the CDC is ready to welcome back former members and new supporters, relying on its history of overcoming challenges.
Ending his message, Gray led the crowd in the party’s rallying cry: “Muyan, Muyan, Mighty CDC Muyan!”—which was met with loud cheers from the crowd.
