Monrovia – The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has formally notified the Nationwide Elections Fee (NEC) of the relocation of its nationwide headquarters to a short lived workplace in Saye City, Sinkor, following the demolition of its Congo City headquarters.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
In a proper letter to NEC Chairperson Madam Davidetta Browne Lansana, CDC Chaiman Atty. Janga A. Kowo described the demolition as a violation of the Liberian Structure and the Civil Process Regulation, noting that the motion occurred whereas the celebration nonetheless had an enchantment pending on the Supreme Courtroom relating to a case for Particular Efficiency on the acquisition of the property.
The letter cites Article 20 (A & B) of the 1986 Structure, emphasizing that no particular person or group shall be disadvantaged of property with out due technique of legislation, and highlights Chapter 51, §51.20 of the Civil Process Regulation, which establishes that an enchantment successfully stays enforcement actions till a closing judgment is rendered.
“The timing of the demolition on the eve of the NEC’s annual inspection of political events’ headquarters raises severe issues and will have an effect on our authorized standing as a political celebration,” Atty. Kowo wrote.
Whereas awaiting the Supreme Courtroom’s determination, the CDC has designated its Electoral District No. 8 workplace on third Road, Saye City, Sinkor as its non permanent headquarters. The celebration reaffirmed its dedication to pursuing authorized redress for what it describes as an illegal demolition.
The is the most recent determination the celebration has taken after its headquarters was demolished on Saturday following a court-evicted order enforced by Sheriffs and the Liberia Nationwide Police.
On Monday, former President George Manneh Weah, the celebration’s Customary Bearer and political chief arrange the institution of a particular committee to spearhead the development of a brand new celebration headquarters following the federal government’s demolition of its earlier compound in Congo City.
The brand new physique, named the CDC Nationwide Headquarters Building Committee, is tasked with mobilizing assets and making certain the completion of the power inside one 12 months.
The committee is chaired by former Home Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, with Senator Nathaniel F. McGill serving as Co-Chairman. Former Overseas Affairs Minister Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. will function Advisor, whereas Hon. Lenn Eugene Nagbe has been designated Normal Coordinator.
Different members embrace Madam Yvette Freeman, Quiwu Pepci Yekeh, John Youbuty (Treasurer), Dr. Marie Scott-Wilson, Kyne Oliver Kyne, Madam Ruth Cooker Collins (Technical Advisor), Yayah T. Sheriff, Ms. Famatta Wesseh (Secretary), Emmanuel T. Swen, Cllr. Garrison Yealu and Jurah Sanoe.
Different appointed to the CDC HQ contruction embrace Roosevelt Johnson Jr., Michael Andrew Massaquoi, Mamina Carr Gaye (Youth League), Sriyah Musu Isodjee (Girls’s League), Isaac Doe, Samuel A. Wlue, Manneh George, Madam Ariminty Tubman and Mr. Abraham Askie.
Based on the Customary Bearer’s workplace, the committee has been licensed to ascertain sub-committees as wanted to successfully coordinate the mission.
“The celebration continues to obtain important goodwill and help for this effort following the latest politically motivated motion towards its headquarters,” the assertion famous. A delegated checking account might be opened for contributions, with particulars to be made public together with different cost choices.
