By Archie Boan
In a stunning admission that has sent ripples through Liberia’s political landscape, Sinoe County Senator Crayton Duncan has publicly distanced himself from former President George Weah and the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), claiming his own mind misled him into supporting the ex-president.
Speaking Thursday, September 4, at the CEIO Haita Center on Carey Street, Monrovia, Senator Duncan did not hold back his disillusionment with Weah’s leadership.
“I joined the CDC. I thought George Weah was the rightful person to change the livelihood of our people,” Duncan said. “But I was deceived. I was misled by my brain.”
Senator Duncan was a key political figure in the CDC’s 2023 general and presidential election efforts, delivering strong support from Sinoe County that helped solidify the party’s standing in the region. However, his recent comments reflect a growing sense of regret and discontent.
While he did not go into specific grievances, Duncan’s remarks suggest a deep personal and political disappointment with the Weah administration’s performance. His statement adds to the mounting criticism from former CDC allies and underscores shifting loyalties within the Liberian political scene.
Political analysts say Duncan’s remarks could signal a broader realignment ahead of the 2029 elections, as lawmakers and former allies reassess their positions and public sentiment.
As of press time, the CDC and former President Weah had not issued a response to Senator Duncan’s comments.
