By Socrates Smythe Saywon
MONROVIA – As the court-ordered demolition of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters continued in Congo Town, Monrovia, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, reactions from party leaders, members, and supporters flooded social media, reflecting a mixture of defiance, resilience, and political calculation.
Former President George Weah, the CDC’s political leader, reportedly weighed in on Facebook, urging members to focus on the future. “Allow the people to do whatever they want with the building. Let us focus on building our new home, recalibrating, and getting prepared to take back power in 2029 with no exceptions,” Weah wrote.
Former Speaker of the House and CDC member, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, shared a message of perseverance, quoting Alfred Lord Tennyson: “Though much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are, One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
Diehard CDC supporter Aaron Kofa Chea reflected on the party’s political struggles and its rivalry with the Unity Party (UP). He recounted a private conversation with Weah years ago regarding former Vice President Joseph Boakai, now President, and criticized the UP’s current approach. “The UP is doing everything possible to get at the CDC politically, even if it involves a family land dispute. For us CDCIANS, what should matter most is the fact that they cannot divide us,” Chea wrote. He added that the UP’s failures and abuse of power would serve as a stepping stone for the CDC to reclaim victory in 2029.
Esiaka Sheriff described the demolition as a politicization of the judicial process. “You have done exactly what we predicted and expected by using state security institutions to intimidate your most viable political competitor,” Sheriff wrote. He praised the CDC for showing “enormous strength and immaculate maturity in a political environment blighted by despotism,” and called on party members to remain committed to rebuilding the party headquarters as a symbol of its enduring legacy.
Activist Martin Kollie also weighed in with a critical take on Facebook, questioning the role of former 5-Star General Acarous Moses Gray, who had once promised a 1,000-strong defense force for the party. “The Yenebe built a white deluxe upstairs mansion with a pool for himself but couldn’t think about building a party headquarters,” Kollie wrote, reflecting frustration among some supporters.
The demolition marks a significant chapter in Liberia’s political landscape, but CDC leaders and members have framed the event as an opportunity to regroup, rebuild, and strengthen their resolve ahead of the 2029 elections. Across social media, the party’s narrative emphasizes resilience, unity, and a commitment to reclaiming political influence despite setbacks.
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