Former President Weah Reacts, as he appoints CDC’s Headquarters Construction Committee
By Womenvoices Staff Writers
MONROVIA – In response to the eviction from its headquarters, the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), led by former President George Weah, has established a “Special National Headquarters Delivery Committee” to oversee the immediate construction of a new, modern party office.
The announcement came in a statement from Weah, who condemned the eviction as a “criminal act” and a “testament of the Unity Party government’s gross disregard for the rule of law,” while simultaneously urging his supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding. Weah framed the committee as evidence of the party’s resilient, builder mentality, directly contrasting it with the Boakai administration, whom he labeled “destroyers.”
“The loss of our office building is a setback, but I want to emphasize that it is only temporary,” Weah stated. “A Special National Headquarters Delivery Committee is being established to immediately begin the construction work so that we can have a modern, state-of-the-art new home in record time.”
This rebuilding initiative will be paired with a national tour, aimed at informing and mobilizing the party’s base. Weah emphasized that the party’s strength is not tied to a physical structure but resides in its supporters. “The unity, strength, and identity of our Party and coalition are not found in bricks and mortar,” he said. “They live in the minds, hearts, and fighting spirit of our teeming supporters.”
The eviction itself remains a point of intense controversy. Weah alleged that the Liberia National Police acted on “direct instructions from Boakai himself” before the legal battle over the property’s ownership was “fully exhausted.” He accused the government of being “emboldened by impunity” and abusing power.
Despite the severe allegations, the former president’s core message was a repeated call for calm. “I must be clear: resist the temptation to take the law into your own hands,” he instructed his partisans. “However disappointed we are by this outcome, I call on each of you to continue respecting the law and due process.”
The Eviction:
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the national headquarters of Liberia’s main opposition party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), was forcibly evicted and demolished in a pre-dawn operation. The action, authorized by a court writ, was carried out by sheriffs backed by a heavy security presence.
During the operation, security forces made several alarming discoveries on the property, including a firearm, live ammunition, improvised petrol bombs, and two diplomatic passports belonging to the party’s Secretary-General, Jefferson T. Koijee. Three individuals were arrested at the scene.
The eviction was the result of a long-running legal battle over the land’s ownership. While Liberia’s Supreme Court recently upheld the eviction order, it also reshaped the core ownership dispute by ruling that the property must be properly probated to determine the rightful heirs from the estate of the late original owner. Just before the demolition, the CDC had filed new legal appeals, arguing the eviction should be halted pending these new proceedings. The police, however, proceeded with the court-ordered operation.
Meanwhile, in a decisive move to rebuild its central operations, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has announced the formation of a National Headquarters Construction Committee. This development comes in the wake of the recent demolition of the party’s previous office by the Government of Liberia, an act described by CDC leadership as politically motivated.
Former President and CDC Standard Bearer George Manneh Weah has personally mandated the establishment of the committee to oversee and expedite the construction of a new CDC headquarters. The committee is tasked with delivering the new facility within one year through collaborative efforts and the formation of necessary sub-committees.
The committee is chaired by Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, with Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill serving as Co-Chairman. Hon. Eugene Lenn Nagbe has been appointed as General Coordinator. The full committee comprises 23 members, including prominent political figures, advisors, youth and women’s league representatives, and technical experts. The members are:
1. Hon. Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa – Chairman
2. Hon. Nathaniel F. McGill – Co-Chairman
3. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. – Advisor
4. Madam Yvette Freeman
5. Mr. Quiwu Pepci Yeke
6. Mr. John Youbuty – Treasurer
7. Dr. Marie Scott-Wilson
8. Mr. Kyne Oliver Kyne
9. Madam Ruth Cooker Collins – Technical Advisor
10. Mr. Yayah T. Sheriff
11. Famatta Wesseh – Secretary
12. Mr. Emmanuel T. Swen
13. Cllr. Garrison Yealu
14. Jurah A. M. Sanoe
15. Mr. Roosevelt Johnson Jr.
16. Mr. Michael Andrew Massaquoi
17. Mamina Carr Gaye (Youth League)
18. Sriyah Musu Isodjee (Women’s League)
19. Isaac Doe
20. Samuel A. Wlue
21. Manneh George
22. Ariminty Tubman
23. Abraham Askie
In response to the demolition, the CDC has also announced plans to open a designated bank account to facilitate donations and financial support from sympathizers and the general public. Payment methods will be diversified to encourage widespread participation in rebuilding efforts.
Additionally, the CDC Standard Bearer has directed Chairman Janga Augustus Kowo to hold a press conference addressing the recent forceful invasion of the CDC headquarters by government agents, the alleged illegal abduction of some party members, and ongoing legal proceedings related to these incidents.
The party emphasized that despite the setback, it continues to receive substantial goodwill and support from its base and allies, reinforcing its commitment to restoring its operational base and advancing its political agenda.
