Monrovia, Liberia — The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has suspended the entire interim leadership of its United States branch, CDC-USA, citing allegations of gross insubordination, violation of party protocols, and actions deemed harmful to party unity.
The decision was reached during an emergency NEC meeting held on February 22 at the party’s temporary national headquarters in Sinkor. The resolution, issued Tuesday, was signed by CDC National Chairman Janga A. Kowo.
Those suspended with immediate effect include CDC-USA Interim Chairman Yahaya Talata Sheriff—whose prior suspension was reaffirmed—Acting Chairman Donald Geelpay Todey, and several other senior officials of the U.S. branch.
The NEC also announced the suspension of two chapter leaders in Minnesota and Iowa, accusing them of participating in activities that undermine the authority of the party’s national leadership.
All affected officials have been referred to the party’s National Grievance and Ethics Committee for investigation and possible disciplinary measures.
Convention Committee Takes Control
In a significant restructuring move, the NEC transferred full administrative, financial, and operational authority of CDC-USA to the 2026 National Convention Committee chaired by Rev. Solomon M. Muin.
The committee has been designated as the sole legitimate body authorized to coordinate activities and oversee preparations for the CDC-USA National Convention scheduled for June 2026 in Philadelphia.
The NEC declared that any parallel convention efforts—including a reported gathering being organized in Minnesota—are “illegal, null, and void.
According to the NEC’s resolution, the suspensions stem from a prolonged leadership dispute within CDC-USA. The interim leadership is accused of failing to submit an agreed-upon electoral roadmap, refusing to attend NEC meetings, and challenging the authority of the party’s highest decision-making body outside its National Congress.
The NEC maintained that its actions are consistent with provisions of the party’s constitution, which grants supervisory authority over both domestic and international branches.
The party has warned members and supporters in the diaspora against engaging in financial or official transactions with the suspended officials under the guise of representing the CDC.
“The Party shall not be held liable for the actions of these individuals,” the resolution stated.
Despite the internal shake-up, the NEC reaffirmed its commitment to upholding internal democracy, the rule of law, and preparations for Liberia’s 2029 general elections.
The development signals escalating tensions within the CDC’s diaspora structure as the party moves to consolidate its leadership ahead of the 2026 U.S. convention.
