Former President George Manneh Weah, Political Leader of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has called on party members to remain focused and forward-looking following the court-ordered eviction of the CDC headquarters in Congo Town.
“Allow the people to do whatever they want with the buildings,” Weah said in a statement made shortly after the eviction. “Let us now focus on building our new home, recalibrating, and getting prepared to take back power in 2029 with no exceptions.”
Weah’s remarks came just minutes after officers of the Montserrado County Sheriff’s Office, backed by the Liberia National Police (LNP), enforced a court mandate to remove the CDC from its longtime premises near Bernard’s Beach. The operation was executed following a ruling on August 13 by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court.
Presiding Judge George W. Smith concluded that the CDC had no legal entitlement to the 4.23-acre property, siding with the Intestate Estate of Martha Stubblefield Bernard after examining deed records and boundary documents. The court ordered the eviction and instructed the sheriff’s office to take possession of the land.
The LNP, in a brief statement, said its presence during the eviction was to support the enforcement of the court’s decision and maintain public order. However, the operation took a controversial turn when police reported discovering a pack of gun cartridges in a building. Two rifles were also reportedly found in another structure on the property.
Despite the loss of its headquarters, the CDC appears to be regrouping under Weah’s leadership, with a clear eye on reclaiming political power in the next presidential election cycle.
Weah, who served as Liberia’s president from 2018 to 2024, remains a central figure in Liberian politics and has reaffirmed his commitment to leading the party into the 2029 elections.
