MONROVIA – The Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court, has issued a writ of possession ordering the eviction of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from its headquarters in Congo Town. The order, signed on August 13, 2025, directs the Liberia National Police to provide armed officers to assist the court in executing its mandate.
The case was brought by the Intestate Estate of Martha Stubblefield Bernard, represented by administrator Ebrima Varney Dempster, against the CDC, which was represented by its Acting Chairman, Janga A. Kowo. The legal action centered on summary proceedings to recover possession of real property.
In its ruling, the court commanded the sheriff of Montserrado County to “oust, evict, and eject” the CDC from the property and place the plaintiff in full possession in accordance with the deed presented. The order also detailed the metes and bounds of the land, covering approximately 4.23 acres situated near the intersection of Tubman Boulevard and the road leading to Bernard’s Beach.
Judge George W. Smith, assigned to the court, rendered the final ruling on August 4, 2025, affirming the plaintiff’s claim to the property. The court emphasized that its decision must be enforced “in keeping with law,” giving the police the authority to use armed officers where necessary to execute the eviction.
Clerk of Court Victor G. Gailor authenticated the writ under seal, further instructing the sheriff to provide official returns on how the order was carried out.
The decision comes amid growing political tensions, as the CDC remains a major opposition party following its electoral defeat. The eviction of its headquarters, a symbolic stronghold in Monrovia, is likely to spark controversy and could intensify political debates over land disputes and the use of judicial power in Liberia.
