MONROVIA, Liberia — Five (5) opposition political parties in Liberia, including CDC, ANC, ULDP, MPC, and MOVEE, have signed a joint communique aimed at strengthening opposition unity and potentially forming a coalition.
The agreement brings together five prominent opposition political leaders as the parties seek to deepen cooperation ahead of Liberia’s 2029 general and presidential elections.
The signing took place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during the Second Roundtable of Opposition Political Leaders held at Sinkor Palace in Sinkor, Monrovia. The meeting was hosted by Simeon C. M. Freeman, Political Leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC).
The political leaders who signed the accord are:
1. George M. Weah — Political Leader, Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC)
2. Alexander B. Cummings — Political Leader, Alternative National Congress (ANC)
3. Simeon C. M. Freeman — Political Leader, Movement for Progressive Change (MPC)
4. Jonathan A. Mason — Political Leader, Union of Liberian Democrats Party (ULDP)
5. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah — Political Leader and Standard Bearer, Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE)
The latest development represents another step in ongoing efforts by opposition political actors to establish a framework for sustained political cooperation.
The opposition collaboration gained momentum earlier in September when former President and CDC Political Leader George Weah convened opposition leaders for a roundtable discussion. Participants at that meeting agreed to establish a steering committee to develop a framework for continued political cooperation, while leaving the question of a possible 2029 presidential ticket open.
The emerging opposition arrangement, however, has also faced challenges. The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), led by Representative Musa Hassan Bility, announced on September 24 that it would withdraw from the proposed coalition process and would not endorse the draft communiqué in its existing form.
Despite the development, the five parties involved in Sunday’s accord have proceeded with their joint initiative, signaling their intention to work together on issues of common political interest.
The parties have not, at this stage, announced a joint presidential candidate for the 2029 elections. The immediate focus remains on establishing the structure, principles and areas of cooperation that could guide the opposition alliance.
The development comes nearly three years before Liberia’s next presidential and general elections, making the agreement an early indication of efforts among opposition actors to organize and consolidate their political forces.
The signing of the joint accord is expected to generate further political discussions across Liberia as parties and political actors assess the possibility of broader opposition cooperation.
