The former Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change, Mulbah K. Morlu, Jr., has resigned from the former governing coalition.
The official resignation of Morlu, whose chairmanship brought the CDC to state power in 2017, was contained in a letter addressed to the members of the National Executive Committee of the coalition. According to Morlu, his resignation from the party gives him the space to focus on his civil society responsibilities.
Below is the full text of Morlu’s resignation letter.
The National Executive Committee
Congress for Democratic Change (CDC)
Congo Town
Monrovia, Liberia
June 17, 2024
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am writing to inform you that a cross-section of the Liberian populace has chosen me as Chairman and Lead Advocate of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND).
STAND is a diverse, non-political civil society and advocacy organization dedicated to the eradication of impunity in Liberia without allegiance to any political ideology or party. Our overarching mission is to carve a new path for Liberia, free from the burdens of injustice, corruption, poverty and hunger in the land endowed with abundant natural resources.
This opportunity requires that I devote my entire being to these noble causes which, I believe, hold the promise for a brighter future; notwithstanding, it also demands that I uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure that our actions remain impartial, moral, and nonpartisan.
Towards this end, I hereby tender my resignation from the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) effective immediately.
I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the National Executive Committee, and particularly, to the esteemed members of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) for their unwavering support over the years that I had diligently served in various capacities, including National Chairman.
Finally, I extend an open invitation to my numerous supporters, well-wishers, and admirers, as well as the larger society, to join me in my civil society initiatives as we work together to carve out a brighter future for our common patrimony.
Yours truly,
Mulbah K. Morlu
