Monrovia – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) says it is not going to be intimidated by what it describes as government-backed harassment, following an announcement by the Liberia Nationwide Police (LNP) that it’s going to help the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court docket in implementing an eviction order on the social gathering’s headquarters on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh
CDC Nationwide Chairman Janga Kowo mentioned in a press release Friday that the social gathering views the LNP’s deliberate motion as an “invasion” scheduled for a similar day the CDC had already introduced a mass assembly of partisans and stakeholders at its Congo City headquarters.
“The CDC reaffirms its dedication to the rule of legislation however is not going to be intimidated by harassment from the federal government of Liberia by means of the Liberia Nationwide Police,” Kowo declared.
He harassed that the continuing property dispute is a civil matter earlier than the courts, noting that on Friday, August 22, the CDC filed and perfected appeals in two circumstances on the Civil Regulation Court docket. Kowo mentioned the enchantment bonds had been duly authorized by Decide George Smith and copies served on the property of Martha Stubblefield Bernard, the social gathering’s authorized adversary.
“Given this, we don’t anticipate a police invasion of our headquarters tomorrow as this difficulty stays a civil matter earlier than the courts of Liberia,” Kowo added. He referred to as on partisans to attend the scheduled assembly peacefully whereas holding the federal government accountable for his or her security and safety.
The CDC’s assertion is available in response to Inspector Basic Gregory Coleman’s video deal with, during which he reaffirmed the police’s neutrality and constitutional responsibility to implement the courtroom’s writ of possession.
“This deliberate motion will not be political,” Coleman mentioned. “Our function is constitutional—to protect peace, defend lives, and be certain that the selections of our courts are carried out with out concern or favor.”
Coleman urged the CDC to display statesmanship by respecting the authority of the courtroom and appealed to all partisans to stay peaceable, warning towards any actions that would undermine Liberia’s fragile peace.
As stress mounts, CDC recommends supporters gathered late Friday night on the social gathering’s headquarters in solidarity. The Liberia: public is now watching carefully to see whether or not the police will proceed with the eviction regardless of the CDC’s , or step again to keep away from the specter of ooten violence.
