The Bong County Chairman of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), Mr. Solomane K. Swaray, has announced an ambitious plan to register 30,000 new members within just two weeks, half the time allotted by the party’s national leadership.
By Edwin N. Khakie
Bong County, September 8, 2025: Speaking at a press conference in Gbarnga on Saturday, September 6, 2025, Mr. Swaray disclosed that more than 155 CMC field agents are actively mobilizing across the county. He revealed that over 11,000 individuals have already been enrolled in the first week alone, describing the turnout as “overwhelming.”
According to Mr. Swaray, the rapid surge is largely driven by what he called the “political magnetism” of Representative Josiah Marvin Cole, CMC’s Vice Chairman for Operations. He said the recruitment drive got off to a strong start, registering more than 2,500 people in Gbarnga on its first day.
“With the enthusiasm we are seeing across Bong, I have no doubt we will reach, and even surpass, the 30,000 target in less than two weeks,” he asserted confidently.
Meanwhile, Mr. Swaray strongly denied allegations circulating in some quarters that the CMC was recruiting under the banner of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). He described the claims as “mere propaganda” from political rivals seeking to undermine the credibility of the new movement.
“At no point have our field workers been instructed to present themselves as CDC affiliates,” he clarified. “We are CMC, a party with its own identity, founded to shift Liberia’s political narrative. Anyone making such accusations must provide evidence, because it is simply untrue.”
The county chairman emphasized that the CMC aims to distinguish itself through tangible actions rather than political rhetoric. He referenced the party’s commitment to infrastructure development, particularly bridges and road projects, as proof of its intent to deliver practical solutions that improve everyday life.
“CMC is not about promises. We are about action, service, and change before elections,” Mr. Swaray declared.
Mr. Swaray noted that the CMC’s message of grassroots empowerment and inclusivity is resonating widely among citizens in Bong. He stressed that people are joining the movement “out of conviction, not coercion,” and pledged to uphold transparency and accountability as county chairman.
In closing, he called on residents of Bong to rally behind the party’s vision of transformation. “CMC has come to improve lives, not to engage in propaganda. We urge our people to join this movement and be part of the change Liberia has long awaited,” he said.
