Emmanuel Gonquoi, Commander-In-Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL), has issued a stern message to protesters affiliated with the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and civil society groups, asserting that the EFFL will not be deterred or distracted by what he called an “aimless” demonstration planned for July 17.
In a Facebook post, Gonquoi made it clear that the EFFL remains steadfast in its mission and will not be influenced by what he described as protests lacking clear direction or purpose.
“For clarity on our community meetings, let it be known that the gatherings of our fighters and leaders across various communities have nothing to do with your so-called protest, which still lacks a clear agenda” he writes.
Gonquoi emphasized that EFFL protests are rooted in what he called “credible democratic concerns,” rather than efforts to “reclaim lost privileges” or pursue “personal comfort or power.” He reiterated that the organization remains focused on advancing “the people’s struggle.”
The statement also underscored the EFFL’s ongoing mobilization efforts for its upcoming events on October 25, 2025, which include the inauguration of its National Headquarters and the commissioning of its Youth and Students Command leadership. Gonquoi declared that “no external noise will derail these historic milestones.”
In response to media inquiries about possible conflict between the EFFL and CDC demonstrators, Gonquoi offered no further explanation, instead referencing a Liberian proverb: “If you follow a mad man to scoop dirty water, you share in his madness.”
He dismissed any suggestion that CDC protests could interfere with EFFL activities, stating, “If you believe that your protest can restrict our leaders’ movement across Montserrado, then your mind must be both ill-founded and naïve.”
