By Our Reporter | Smart News Liberia
MONROVIA – The Political Leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), Hon. Musa Hassan Bility, has called for a fundamental rethinking of opposition collaboration in Liberia, warning that any future coalition must be built on governance principles rather than political ambition and power-sharing arrangements.
In a press statement issued in Monrovia on June 29, 2026, Bility disclosed that he accepted an invitation from the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) to attend its anniversary program in Grand Gedeh County, describing the engagement as an opportunity for democratic maturity, dialogue, and reflection on Liberia’s national direction.
He said the invitation provided a space for opposition actors to begin broader conversations beyond elections and political competition, emphasizing the need for a shift toward national governance priorities.
“I saw the invitation not merely as a political event, but as an opportunity for opposition leaders and parties to meet, feel the national mood, and begin the kind of serious conversation Liberia now requires,” he stated.
Bility noted that discussions within sections of the opposition community suggest a growing awareness that political engagement must go beyond the pursuit of power and instead focus on building a credible governance framework for the country.
He, however, cautioned that Liberia’s history of opposition coalitions has been marked by internal divisions, leadership struggles, and unmet public expectations, warning that such failures must not be repeated.
“Too often, they have raised the hope of the people and later collapsed under the weight of ambition, ego, distrust, and the struggle over who should lead,” he noted.
The CMC Political Leader stressed that any serious coalition must be anchored on shared national values, transparency, competence, and a clearly defined governance agenda that answers fundamental questions about leadership, appointments, accountability, and service delivery.
According to him, opposition unity must not become a mere arrangement for political gain but rather a structured national effort aimed at addressing Liberia’s governance challenges.
“For the Citizens Movement for Change, opposition collaboration is necessary,” Bility said. “But collaboration must not become a power-sharing arrangement for politicians. It must become a national rescue project for the Liberian people.”
He emphasized that the CMC is open to dialogue and cooperation with other opposition groups but will only support a coalition that prioritizes national interest over individual ambition.
Bility further warned against political arrangements that simply replace leadership without transforming the underlying governance system, stressing that Liberia’s political future depends on principled collaboration.
“Liberia does not need another arrangement that changes faces while preserving the same old system,” he stated.
He called for a coalition built on conviction, discipline, and transparency, adding that any political alliance must place ideas before personalities and governance before power.
The statement comes amid ongoing political realignments within Liberia’s opposition bloc as parties and leaders explore possible cooperation ahead of future national elections.
Bility’s remarks are expected to add to the growing national debate on whether opposition unity efforts can be sustained in a way that avoids past failures and delivers meaningful political transformation.
He concluded by reaffirming that the kind of coalition Liberia needs must be rooted in purpose, integrity, and a shared commitment to national renewal rather than political convenience.
