Monrovia, Liberia ~ In a bold and pointed statement, Montserrado County Senator Saah H. Joseph has since distanced himself from the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), taking thinly veiled jabs at the party’s leadership while championing the vision of his newly formed political institution — the People’s Action Party (PAP).
Speaking recently, Senator Joseph emphasized the importance of collective ownership in political institutions and warned against the dangers of personality-driven politics.
“We have paid US$100,000 as initial payment for our party headquarters. We are buying our own place. We don’t want to spend 20 years somewhere as party headquarters, then people take it from us,” Joseph said, in what many view as a direct reference to the CDC’s recent eviction from its Congo Town headquarters.
In a tone that balanced defiance and accountability, the former CDC executive added, “People have called me and asked that I refrain from speaking, but when you mention my name, I will respond. I promised the people of Liberia that I would speak the truth. So whenever my name is mentioned, I will provide clarification.”
He continued: “We need a political party that is not owned by a single individual; instead, it should be collectively owned by everyone. We are not here to fight or criticize; our aim is to help our people.”
Senator Joseph, once considered a loyalist and key figure in the CDC, has formally severed ties with the party and now leads the People’s Action Party (PAP), a newly registered political movement he describes as people-centered and focused on accountability, transparency, and empowerment.
The development marks a significant political shift, as Joseph becomes one of the most high-profile defections from CDC since its electoral defeat. His statements add to the growing public discourse surrounding the structure, leadership, and future of political parties in Liberia.
