The Liberia Political Centrism Movement (LPCM) has publicly commended both the Government of Liberia and the protest organizers STAND for upholding democratic values during a mass protest held on July 17, 2025.
In a statement issued Friday, LPCM praised the government’s decision to allow the demonstration to proceed peacefully, highlighting what it described as a growing respect for human rights, constitutional freedoms, and the rule of law.
“The government’s exercise of restraint and its respect for the constitutional rights of citizens to freely assemble and express dissent, without resorting to intimidation or excessive force-reflects positively on Liberia’s evolving democratic credentials,” the release stated.
Equally, the LPCM lauded the leadership and members of STAND, the civic movement behind the protest, for what it called “a peaceful and law-abiding” demonstration.
STAND mobilized thousands of Liberians in central Monrovia to raise concerns about corruption, poor service delivery, and governance shortfalls in the current administration.
The LPCM-a centrist political action platform positioning itself as a bridge between government and civil society, used the opportunity to call for constructive national dialogue and consensus-building.
“In a nation where civic engagement is vital to strengthening governance and accountability, the ability of citizens to raise concerns through non-violent means is not only constitutionally protected but essential to participatory democracy,” the LPCM noted.
The movement also expressed its readiness to help mediate discussions between the government and STAND, pledging to be a neutral actor in facilitating homegrown solutions to Liberia’s governance challenges.
“Liberia’s challenges are not insurmountable when addressed in a spirit of national unity, constructive dialogue, and respect for democratic norms,” the group affirmed.
As the political temperature rises in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, LPCM’s stance signals a broader push for non-partisan solutions and collaborative governance, an approach some analysts say may help bridge Liberia’s widening political divide.
The statement was signed by the Office of the Chairperson of the LPCM.
