By Staff Writer | Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has announced a major press conference slated for Monday, April 13, 2026, in Monrovia, signaling a heightened political showdown over the controversial nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Acting Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC).
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from its National Secretariat, the CDC called on all members of its political structure, including the National Executive Committee, Legislative Caucus, former lawmakers, and auxiliary groups, to assemble at its temporary headquarters in Plumkor, Sinkor, ahead of the scheduled noon engagement.
Describing the upcoming event as a “historic press conference,” the party emphasized that the gathering would serve as a platform to address what it termed as serious threats to Liberia’s democratic stability, particularly surrounding the NEC leadership.
“At this historic press conference, the CDC will address the recent appointment of a Chairperson of the National Elections Commission and other pressing national issues affecting the democratic stability of our Republic,” the statement declared, placing the Weedor nomination at the center of its concerns.
The CDC’s reaction underscores growing political tension over the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor, a move that has already sparked debate across political and civil society circles about the independence and credibility of Liberia’s electoral body.
Beyond the NEC controversy, the opposition bloc launched a sharp attack against the current administration, directly naming President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and National Security Advisor Kofi Woods as key actors allegedly undermining the country’s democratic foundations.
The CDC described the trio as a “three-headed monster,” accusing them of engaging in “reckless actions” that are “instigating the structural collapse of our hard-earned democracy and peace.” The language reflects escalating political rhetoric as the country navigates sensitive governance and electoral issues.
Reaffirming its political stance, the CDC positioned itself as “the authentic voice of the people’s struggle,” vowing to resist any actions it believes could reverse Liberia’s democratic gains. “We will never hesitate to jealously defend and protect Liberia’s democracy,” the statement asserted.
The party further warned against any attempt to destabilize the nation, invoking memories of Liberia’s violent past. It cautioned that it would not allow the country to be dragged back into “carnage and macabre violence that once scarred our national history.”
The CDC has invited media outlets, civil society organizations, and religious leaders to participate in what it calls a defining national conversation on democracy, accountability, and governance under the leadership of former President George Manneh Weah.
