MONROVIA-Ex-Liberian President George Manneh Weah has vowed to rebuild the headquarters of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) in document time following its demolition upon an eviction order of a court docket in Liberia.
Weah-Political Chief of the CDC, returned to Liberia on Monday to a rousing welcome at Roberts Worldwide Airport. Instantly upon his arrival, the ex-Liberian chief pledged to rebuild the CDC headquarters and restore the get together’s political power.
Talking on the RIA, Weah urged supporters to stay peaceable, warning in opposition to violence and confrontation. “We don’t have to combat. We have to be secure, and we want peace on this nation. That’s the one manner we will transfer ahead,” he instructed journalists on the airport.
He assured partisans and supporters of the CDC that his rapid precedence is rebuilding the CDC headquarters, which was demolished on August 23 following a court-ordered eviction.
Referring to himself, Weah mentioned, “George Manneh Weah is right here. We’re going to revive; we are going to rebuild our get together headquarters. That’s our purpose, that’s our mission.” He vowed that the undertaking could be accomplished in document time.
Weah pressured that his return was not about sparking battle however about consolidating the CDC’s political basis.
“Our mission is to not create clashes with police or on the airport. Go away them alone,” he mentioned. “We got here to construct a celebration for our individuals, and we’re nonetheless in a position to maintain the political combat.”
The previous president, who spent a number of months overseas, additionally spoke briefly about his household and private life however underscored that his focus is now on lively political engagement. “I’m again residence. We’re going to construct our get together in document time, and we’ll be okay,” he assured.
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court docket dominated on August 13 that the 4.23-acre compound close to Bernard’s Seaside rightfully belonged to the Intestate Property of Martha Stubblefield Bernard, not the CDC. Performing on that ruling, sheriffs and cops carried out the demolition, leaving the get together with out its long-standing base.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been within the occupation for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media shops together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Instances, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
