Monrovia, Liberia – Liberian journalist Charles B. Yates has sparked a fresh round of political debate following a bold statement urging Liberians to break away from the two dominant political parties, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and the Unity Party (UP).
In a strongly worded social media post on Sunday, Yates criticized the continued dominance of the two major parties and called for a national shift in political consciousness, advocating for an alternative voice from within the opposition but explicitly not a return to the George Weah presidency.
“Liberia is not for CDC and UP,” Yates declared. “It is time that the consciousness of the people wake up to the political reality of the day.”
According to the journalist and political commentator, both CDC and UP have repeatedly positioned themselves as the only viable political options in the country, leaving voters feeling trapped between two underperforming administrations.
“Until we can try another political party apart from CDC and UP, those two parties will continue to abuse this country and think that we cannot do without them,” he warned.
Yates was especially firm in rejecting any return of former President George Weah, stating that no matter the challenges under current President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Weah should never be considered an option again.
“If Weah is the only option, I’d rather Joseph Nyuma Boakai remains in power,” he emphasized. “It is time for us to consider looking in the opposition community for a better and new option.”
While not endorsing any particular party or figure, Yates encouraged Liberians to expand their political imagination beyond the traditional two-party framework, arguing that the country is “bigger than CDC and UP” and that many capable leaders exist outside those camps.
His comments have since generated wide attention online, with some echoing his sentiments and others defending the legacy of the two parties.
The journalist concluded his post with a hopeful message:
“I rest my case. Happy Sunday.”
As Liberia approaches another critical political chapter, voices like Yates are adding to the growing call for political reform and inclusion of broader perspectives within the national discourse.
