Monrovia – The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has firmly rejected an apology issued by the Liberia National Police (LNP) concerning the conduct of officers during the party’s recent due-payment rally, calling the statement “unsolicited and unwarranted.”
In a statement released Monday by the Office of former President George Weah, who also serves as the standard bearer of the CDC, the party criticized the police for issuing an apology in the absence of any formal complaint or reported misconduct at the April 13 event.
“We wish to emphasize that no complaint was lodged with the LNP regarding the conduct of security personnel at the event or any transgression for that matter,” the statement read.
“As such, the office of the former president views the LNP’s unsolicited apology as unwarranted and potentially harboring ulterior political and sinister motives.”
The statement defended the conduct of the state-designated security officers assigned to former President Weah, stating they acted with “professionalism and discipline” during the peaceful rally. It questioned why the LNP chose to respond to unverified social media reports rather than directly engaging with Weah’s office to confirm any alleged wrongdoing.
“We are at a loss as to why the LNP relied on social media and informal ‘reports’, rather than engaging directly with the office of the former President to verify allegations of misconduct,” the statement added.
The CDC further cautioned the Liberia National Police and other security agencies against being drawn into political maneuvering, emphasizing the need for neutrality and adherence to professional duties.
“We wish to iterate our call for the Liberia National Police and other security agencies to strictly adhere to their professional mandates and avoid politicizing their roles,” the former president’s office stated.
Reaffirming Mr. Weah’s respect for the rule of law, the CDC warned against what it described as covert attempts at intimidation, warning that such tactics would not be tolerated. “While the former President remains law-abiding, he will not tolerate attempts by state entities to employ subterfuge or unprofessional tactics to engage in intimidation,” the party said.
The office also clarified that all security officers currently protecting former President Weah are legally and officially assigned by the state.
