Monrovia, (October 26, 2024) – The Youth League of the Opposition Collation for Democratic Change (CDC) has condemned a coup attempt aims to depose Speaker J. Fonati Koffa .
Addressing a press conference Friday evening the Acting Chairman of the CDC Youth League Eddie Tarawali called for the immediate expulsion of party Lawmakers who are defying the party by ganging up to remove a Speaker from the opposition Party. Eddie said the Executive Committee of the CDC must ensure CDC Lawmakers against the Speaker are expelled for being Party indisciplined.
In a direct appeal to the CDC’s executive committee, the Youth League urged them to consider expelling any lawmakers who support the coup against Speaker Koffa. “We must protect our party’s integrity and the democratic processes of our nation,” Tarawali stated.
Report says at least seven CDC Lawmakers are among a group of Representatives sorting to remove Speaker Koffa.
The Youth League also raised concerns about escalating police presence around the Capitol, which they claim is being used to intimidate citizens and lawmakers alike. They called on the international community and civil society to intervene in what they termed a “glaring act of bribery” orchestrated by the Executive.
The Youth League accused VP Jeremiah Kpan Koung, of masterminding the removal of Speaker Koffa, a move they describe as a “desperate political subterfuge.” Tarawali highlighted that the actions, including the alleged misappropriation of over $1.5 million from state funds, threaten Liberia’s democracy and governance integrity.
“The attempt to create an imperial presidency must be resisted,” Tarawali urged, emphasizing the need for party unity.
As the political crisis unfolds, the Youth League announced plans for a retreat from November 14-17, 2024, to mobilize CDC youth in support of their leadership and resist what they see as corrupt practices.
“This is a critical moment for our party and our country,” Tarawali concluded, urging all partisans to stand united against what he termed the “evil plan” of Boakai and his supporters.
