Monrovia – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) says it will not be intimidated by what it describes as government-backed harassment, following an announcement by the Liberia National Police (LNP) that it will assist the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in enforcing an eviction order at the party’s headquarters on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh
CDC National Chairman Janga Kowo said in a statement Friday that the party views the LNP’s planned action as an “invasion” scheduled for the same day the CDC had already announced a mass meeting of partisans and stakeholders at its Congo Town headquarters.
“The CDC reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law but will not be intimidated by harassment from the government of Liberia through the Liberia National Police,” Kowo declared.
He stressed that the ongoing property dispute is a civil matter before the courts, noting that on Friday, August 22, the CDC filed and perfected appeals in two cases at the Civil Law Court. Kowo said the appeal bonds were duly approved by Judge George Smith and copies served on the estate of Martha Stubblefield Bernard, the party’s legal adversary.
“Given this, we do not expect a police invasion of our headquarters tomorrow as this issue remains a civil matter before the courts of Liberia,” Kowo added. He called on partisans to attend the scheduled meeting peacefully while holding the government accountable for their safety and security.
The CDC’s statement comes in response to Inspector General Gregory Coleman’s video address, in which he reaffirmed the police’s neutrality and constitutional duty to enforce the court’s writ of possession.
“This planned action is not political,” Coleman said. “Our role is constitutional—to preserve peace, protect lives, and ensure that the decisions of our courts are carried out without fear or favor.”
Coleman urged the CDC to demonstrate statesmanship by respecting the authority of the court and appealed to all partisans to remain peaceful, warning against any actions that could undermine Liberia’s fragile peace.
As tension mounts, CDC recommends supporters gathered late Friday evening at the party’s headquarters in solidarity. The Liberia: public is now watching closely to see whether the police will proceed with the eviction despite the CDC’s , or step back to avoid the threat of ooten violence.
