MONROVIA – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has issued a strong condemnation of what it describes as a politically motivated campaign by the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai against Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe. In a press release dated Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the CDC denounced the government’s classification of Senator Snowe as a national security threat, calling it unconstitutional and lacking credible evidence.
Signed by CDC National Chairman Atty. Janga A. Kowo, the statement accuses the government of attempting to silence political dissent and consolidate power by targeting a high-profile opposition lawmaker who also serves as a member of the ECOWAS Parliament. The party said the move violates Article 15 of the Liberian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and political engagement.
The CDC likened the government’s actions to those of authoritarian regimes, warning that such conduct undermines the country’s democratic foundation. The release cited other instances of alleged political interference by the Boakai administration, including the withdrawal of support for Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah’s ECOWAS diplomatic assignment in Freetown, which the party described as an example of state-sponsored sabotage.
The CDC also referenced the recent legislative standoff, criticizing President Boakai for what it called a blatant disregard for the Supreme Court and constitutional governance. According to the opposition party, the president’s handling of the situation revealed a pattern of overreach and disrespect for the rule of law.
In comparing the current administration to that of former President George M. Weah, the CDC stated that Weah had respected democratic norms by allowing dissenting voices, including then-opposition leader Boakai, to freely express their views without fear of retaliation.
The CDC called on the Boakai administration to immediately withdraw its allegations against Senator Snowe, issue a public apology, and halt all efforts to use state institutions as tools of political persecution. The party further urged Liberians to defend their constitutional rights and called on ECOWAS, the African Union, and international partners to take note of what it described as growing political repression in Liberia.
The release concluded with a firm statement of solidarity with Senator Snowe and a renewed commitment to defending democratic principles in Liberia.
