By Jerromie S. Walters
MONROVIA – August 22, 2025 – The Liberia National Police (LNP) will execute a court-ordered eviction of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from its national headquarters on Saturday, following a final ruling from the nation’s judiciary.
The action, confirmed in a press statement released by the LNP on Friday, comes after the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Monrovia issued a writ of possession against the party. The police force, mandated to assist in enforcing the court’s directive, has called for calm and respect for the rule of law from all partisans and the public.
In its statement, the LNP sought to frame the operation as a strict matter of legal procedure, distancing itself from the political fray. “As a professional institution, our role is constitutional, to preserve peace, protect lives, and ensure that the decisions of our courts are carried out without fear or favor,” the statement read.
The eviction order is the culmination of a prolonged legal battle over the ownership of the CDC’s headquarters, a dispute that has been a focal point of political tension in the capital. The court’s decision represents a significant blow to the former ruling party.
Acknowledging the potential for unrest, the LNP directly appealed to the CDC’s leadership to demonstrate “statesmanship” by complying with the order peacefully. “Compliance with the law is not weakness, but strength, a demonstration of leadership and commitment to our democracy,” the police statement urged.
The message to supporters was even more direct, warning against any actions that could threaten the nation’s stability. “Liberia has come too far to allow political disagreements to undermine the hard-won peace we all share,” the LNP cautioned.
The move tomorrow is being closely watched as a major test of Liberia’s democratic institutions. It pits the authority of the judicial system against a major political party with a large and passionate base of support. All eyes will be on the CDC’s headquarters on Saturday to see whether the transition is executed peacefully or becomes a flashpoint for confrontation.
The LNP concluded its statement by reminding the nation that “peace is our collective responsibility,” framing the enforcement of the court order as a step to “honor the sacrifices of the past and secure the future for generations to come.”
