Monrovia, Liberia – credible Information reaching DN News Liberia says there appears to be growing discontent within the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), particularly among grassroots members, over the party’s leadership—specifically those hailing from Lofa County.
According to a reliable source within the party, many CDC partisans believe the weakened state of the CDC is due to the dominance of Lofians in key leadership positions, whom they accuse of being compromised because they share the same county of origin as President Joseph Boakai.
“The CDC is losing its fire because those at the top are not standing up to the ruling Unity Party,” said a CDC member who requested anonymity. “We believe they are protecting President Boakai because he is from Lofa like them.”
Currently, the CDC’s National Chairman, Janka A. Kowo, and Secretary-General, Jefferson Tamba Koijee, both hail from Lofa County. Also from Lofa are Senator Saah H. Joseph and Representative Frank Saah Foko, both influential members of the CDC Legislative Caucus, further fueling concerns among critics that the party is under the quiet dominance of individuals with potential regional sympathies.
Grassroots partisans allege that these leaders are entangled in traditional practices that prioritize family ties over political loyalty and assertiveness.
“They are stuck in the uncle-and-nephew mentality,” said another party stalwart. “This is not the time for family loyalty. It’s time to fight for the party.”
Adding to the tension, party sources say Secretary-General Jefferson Koijee is currently out of the country, reportedly pursuing a master’s degree. His absence, some members say, has further weakened the party’s response to mounting political pressure.
“The Secretary-General is nowhere to be found. At a time like this, we need all hands on deck,” said one CDCian. “If he’s studying abroad while the party is under attack, then we have a serious leadership vacuum.”
The concerned CDCians are calling for the immediate removal of Kowo and Koijee from their respective positions to “restore the vibrancy and independence of the CDC.”
In recent weeks, the CDC has also been rocked by legal troubles, including land disputes and the arrest and subsequent detention of several of its top figures—among them Chairman Janka Kowo and three lawmakers affiliated with the party.
Some party members are now demanding a more aggressive and visible approach in dealing with the Unity Party-led government.
“We need leaders who will aggressively resist the Unity Party’s overreach,” a third anonymous member added. “Right now, our leadership is silent when they should be loud.”
As internal tensions continue to rise, it remains to be seen how the CDC’s national leadership will respond to the mounting pressure from its base.
