Monrovia—Barely hours after the Civil Legislation Court docket ordered the eviction of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from its rented headquarters alongside Tubman Boulevard, the occasion’s political chief, former President George M. Weah, has unveiled plans for a brand new headquarters, rallying supporters amid the authorized setback.
By: Yawah Y. Jaivey
A writ of possession issued by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Legislation Court docket, Montserrado County, on August 13, instructed the Sheriff of Montserrado County to instantly take away the CDC from the 4.23-acre property belonging to the Intestate Property of the late Martha Stubblefield Bernard. The order was primarily based on a ruling handed down by Assigned Circuit Decide His Honour George W. Smith on August 4, which positioned the property’s administrator, Ebrima Varney Dempster, in full possession of the disputed land.
The court docket has additionally written to Liberia Nationwide Police Inspector Normal Col. Gregory O.W. Coleman, requesting police deployment to make sure a easy execution of the eviction.
The eviction marks one other authorized blow to the previous ruling occasion, which has confronted a number of property disputes lately. The roots of the battle date again to 2016, when the Supreme Court docket of Liberia dominated that the Bernard Property rightfully owned the land and ought to be positioned in possession. The CDC has contested that ruling for years.
In August 2024, the property provided to promote the property to the CDC for $4.2 million, however negotiations stalled over pricing discrepancies and different phrases. The court docket discovered that no legitimate contract was reached, ruling that CDC’s response to the supply legally constituted a rejection, and as such, no sale was ever finalized.
On August 1, 2025, the Civil Legislation Court docket discovered the CDC partially responsible for occupying the property and not using a correct settlement. The court docket reaffirmed its stance with the August 4 eviction order, which was enforced with the writ issued on August 13.
Following the eviction order, former President George Weah took onto social media on Wednesday night to share a blueprint of a proposed new CDC headquarters and delivered a passionate message to occasion members.
“We’ve got extra hazard to cope with than correcting speeches,” Weah wrote. “Allow us to all agree collectively to point out to the Liberian those that the CDC belongs to them.”
Mr. Weah assured supporters that the occasion stays “mighty, loyal, and devoted to the individuals’s battle,” vowing that CDC would “by no means be defeated.”
“We’re right here to remain. Sturdy we’ll at all times be, as a result of nothing will separate us. It’s a nationwide battle, and we should proceed to struggle it doesn’t matter what. Energy to the individuals,” he added.
In a follow-up WhatsApp standing, Mr. Weah showcased a blueprint of the occasion’s proposed new headquarters, captioning it: “We’re able to show our may. The mighty Coalition for Democratic Change new constructing design.”
The CDC political chief’s response has been met with blended reactions on social media. Many CDC supporters praised his management and imaginative and prescient.
CDC partisan Charles Todpolu Gweaee mentioned: “Instantly I noticed this phrase from the previous president, I knew that one thing was within the making: ‘We’re about to construct our new residence.’”
One other supporter, Roosevelt Tanwone, remarked: “That’s why I proudly name him my visionary chief—a person whose foresight, knowledge, and unwavering dedication proceed to encourage and information us towards a brighter future.”
Whereas the eviction marks a serious setback, the CDC’s management has pledged to show the problem into a possibility. With the revealing of plans for a brand new headquarters, the occasion seems poised to maneuver ahead—regardless of the continued authorized and logistical hurdles.
