In an apparent adherence to our previous Editorial, the former Ruling Coalition for Democratic Change has taken a bold step to expell Representative Ivah Jones of Margibi County from the Party.
What seems to be significant development in the party’s ongoing efforts to enforce internal discipline will not be actualized if the Party continues to delay on taking a holistic approach.
While this decision, which follows the earlier expulsion of Deputy House Speaker Thomas Fallah suggests that the CDC may finally be taking a harder stance on party loyalty and accountability, we remained concerned over the one after another expulsion when there was a general caveat to all those that were considered deviant to the Party mandate – “Support Koffa or be expelled”.
Expelling Jones alone raises an important question: why stop here? If the CDC is truly committed to reform and discipline, it must go further and ensure that all lawmakers who defy party principles are held accountable.
The selective nature of these expulsions has not gone unnoticed. Many Liberians are left wondering why some lawmakers have faced immediate consequences while others, despite their defiance and public disregard for the party’s directives, remain untouched. Such inconsistencies risk undermining the credibility of the CDC’s actions, feeding the perception that favoritism and selective justice are at play.
Thomas Fallah’s earlier accusations of “malice” and “lawlessness” in the CDC’s disciplinary process still linger. They serve as a stark reminder that any party seeking to maintain public trust must act with fairness, transparency, and consistency. To expel some while shielding others not only weakens internal cohesion but also sends a message that party discipline is negotiable—a dangerous precedent for any political organization.
The CDC’s credibility is at stake. It must decisively address these lingering issues and demonstrate that no one is above party rules. Public trust in political institutions is fragile, and any sign of selective justice risks further eroding it.
DN News Liberia urges the CDC to take bold and decisive actions. Expelling Representative Ivah Jones is a good step, but it cannot end there. The party must follow through on its promises and hold all defiant members equally accountable, regardless of status or influence.
Consistency is not just a matter of principle; it is the foundation of legitimacy. The CDC has an opportunity to prove that it is serious about reform and discipline. Anything less will leave a stain on its legacy and cast doubt on its commitment to fairness and accountability.
