Eugene Lenn Nagbe, Chief of Staff to former President George Weah, has strongly criticized Solomon C. George, a former lawmaker from Montserrado County, over his resignation letter from the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC).
George, who had been a loyal supporter of the CDC, cited years of betrayal, intimidation, and internal corruption as his reasons for leaving the party. His resignation letter, addressed to CDC Chairman Janga A. Kowo, accused President Weah of dishonesty, disloyalty, and fostering a hypocritical culture within the party. The letter has raised concerns within Liberia’s political landscape, especially following the resignation of another prominent CDC member, Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah.
In a sharp rebuttal, Nagbe dismissed George’s accusations, calling them “trash” and attributing them to a man “frustrated and in need of a job under the administration of opposition leader Joseph Boakai.” He argued that George’s discontent was driven by personal motives rather than genuine grievances.
“Solomon George is simply trying to position himself for a job in the Boakai government,” Nagbe said. “He has been going around praising Boakai while badmouthing the CDC. That alone shows his so-called concerns are not rooted in truth but in personal interest.”
Nagbe insisted that George’s departure would have no significant impact on the CDC. “This party has seen resignations before, and we are still here, stronger than ever,” he asserted. “George leaving does not shake the foundation of the CDC. If anything, it only reaffirms that those who are not truly committed will always find an excuse to leave.”
He further dismissed suggestions that the CDC was in crisis, despite the growing tensions within its ranks. “The CDC remains a strong political institution. The resignation of one or two individuals does not define the fate of this great movement,” Nagbe declared.
According to Nagbe, George had distanced himself from the party long before his formal resignation and was merely using the letter as an opportunity to air personal frustrations. “He left the CDC in his mind a long time ago. This letter is just him making it official,” Nagbe concluded.
Despite the backlash, George has yet to respond to Nagbe’s comments. However, his resignation remains a talking point in Liberia’s political discourse, fueling debates about internal divisions within the CDC.
