Mr. Trump is set to make a historic return to the White House after his rival Kamala Harris conceded defeat following the November 5 elections.
Monrovia, November 8, 2024: Liberia’s main opposition party, Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has congratulated U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump on his historic win.
Mr. Trump is set to make a historic return to the White House after his rival Kamala Harris conceded defeat following the November 5 elections.
In a statement dated November 6, 2024, the CDC
National Executive Committee appreciated all Americans for the successful conduct of the 2024.
“Former President Trump’s win is a testament to the strength of American Democracy, which shows exceptional respect for the will of the people,” the party said.
In another development, has announced the suspension of some of its lawmakers who have been involved in the plot to remove Hous Speaker Fonati Koffa.
Cllr. Koffa’s quest to institute change and some level of transparency in the House of Representatives has turned some of his colleagues against him.
For several weeks CDC lawmakers have been leading the Speaker’s removal plot, but they are yet to acquire the needed 49 lawmakers to oust Speaker Koffa.
Their party claimed to be surprised that some of its partisans who are lawmakers will allow themselves to be used in this process.
“This act of the partisans violates Part II, Chapter I, Rule 5 of the CDC Constitution,” the CDC statement noted.
“Hence, the Party will create no space for such deviant partisans.”
The CDC has, therefore, temporarily suspended those lawmakers allegedly being used.
Further, the party has requested the suspended lawmakers to avail themselves of the National Disciplinary Committee (Grievance and Ethics Committee) for investigation.
It detailed that the request is in keeping with Part I, Article 15, Section 80 and Part II, Chapter I, Rules 17 & 18 of the party’s constitution.
The suspended lawmakers are Deputy House Speaker Thomas P. Fallah of Lofa County Electoral District #1, Alexander Poure of River Gee County Electoral District #1, and Isaac B. Choloplay Wuo of River Gee County Electoral District #2.
Others are Johnson S. N. Williams of River Gee County
Electoral District #3; Julie F. Wiah of Lofa County Electoral District #2; and Momo Siafa Kpoto of Lofa County Electoral District #3.
Ivar K. Jones, District #2, Margibi County; Emmanuel Yarl, District #4, Margibi County; Clarence Gahr, District #5, Margibi County; and P. Mike Jurry, District #1, Maryland County have also been suspended.
The suspension list also includes Samson Q. Wiah of District #2, Sinoe County.
While suspending its lawmakers, the CDC and the National Executive Committee urged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to desist from alleged selfish political desires.
The opposition party accused President Boakai of allegedly trying to destabilize the democracy of the State, though it provided no evidence.
The CDC asserted that President Boakai is dangerously attempting to impose a one-party-dominant state and undermine checks and balances in the Government.
The opposition continued that the Executive Branch is allegedly interfering and dominating the Legislature and disrespecting the decisions of the Liberian Judiciary.
“Mr. Boakai is unbothered amid the Government’s failure to pay the AFL and other government workers,” the CDC noted.
It also claimed massive off-budget spending and rampant corruption at several government institutions, including the LRRRC, among others.
While the CDC made these claims, it also failed to mention that the Executive has suspended officials accused of corruption at the LRRRC.
Instead, it noted that the government has chosen to waste State resources by sponsoring the removal of Speaker Koffa, a plot led by CDC lawmakers.
“It is evident that Mr. Boakai and his Unity Party Government are crumbling under the weight of their government and are seeking escape through possible instability that may result from his dangerous political maneuvering,” the CDC said.
It cited alleged continuous political harassment of the CDC and the unlawful removal of the Speaker.
Meanwhile, the CDC said it remains committed to upholding the peace and stability of the State.
At the same time, cautioned President Boakai to desist from instituting political manipulations that have the potential to undermine the hard-earned peace.
In furtherance, the CDC informed all its partisans and supporters that its Martyrs Day, November 7, 2024, will celebrate in District #15, Montserrado County.
“This year’s celebration will be held in a quiet ceremony in the said district; we encourage all partisans to assemble.”
