In a significant political development, more than 15 executive members and senior partisans of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from the strategic vote-rich Nimba County have publicly resigned from the party, dealing a major blow to the opposition ahead of the 2029 elections. This wave of resignations follows closely on the heels of the recent departure of Mr. Prince Yeah, the CDC Vice Chairman for Operations in Nimba Chapter, who resigned barely a month ago. The resignations were made public today via a joint statement issued in Saniquellie, coinciding with the CDC’s participation alongside the STAND Coalition in an anti-government protest in Monrovia. The joint statement, consisting of eight points and obtained by this press, outlines the members’ reasons for their decision. It reads in part: “Following a careful review of our affiliation and membership with the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), and our attending experiences over the years of said party’s administration in Liberia, we are constrained at this point in time to revisit our decision made years back to join the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). Now, therefore, in due consideration of the foregoing, we, the like-minded affiliates, members, and executives of the Nimba Chapter of the CDC do hereby publicly proclaim our resignation.” The prominent party officials who resigned include: Hon. Thomas O. Suah – Regional Secretary (Nimba and Lofa) Hon. Lemuel Karwolo – Vice Chairman for International Affairs Hon. Abraham Zehgeay – Vice Chairman for Government Affairs Hon. Anita Roberts – Vice Chair for Finance Hon. Junior Flomo – District #3 Coordinator Hon. Helena Y. Titus – District #2 Chairlady Hon. Michael Yarkpah – County Chairman (PROMO) Hon. Nathan Beibli – County Chairman (CDC Auxiliary) Hon. Julius Gbarmy – County Vice Chair (NALCREW) Hon. Edwin Tour Miaway – District #7 Coordinator (NALCREW) Madam Saybah Kamara – Chairperson, Yekepa Hon. George Gono Tokpa – Senior Member, District #2 Hon. H. Wompmen Sandi – Senior Member, District #3 Mr. Edwin Kamah – Senior Member, District #3 Mr. Alex N. Suah – Executive Secretary to Ex-Lawmaker, District #3 Madam Elkie Gbah – Women Wing Chair (PROMO-Weah) While severing ties with the CDC, these former executives and senior partisans pledged their full support to the current Boakai-Koung administration, signaling a notable political realignment in Nimba County. Nimba County holds considerable electoral weight, having delivered 50,427 votes (21.74%) to the CDC in the first round of the 2023 general elections and 50,453 votes (25.86%) in the 2023 run-off presidential election. The loss of senior party figures from this crucial region could significantly impact the CDC’s political strength and influence in future electoral contests. Political analysts and observers suggest this development could weaken the CDC’s foothold in one of Liberia’s most important electoral battlegrounds and hamper the party’s preparations for the 2029 elections. It also underscores the shifting political dynamics within the opposition landscape as factions reassess their alliances and loyalties. This resignation wave raises pressing questions about the internal cohesion of the CDC and its ability to maintain support in regions critical to its electoral success. The coming months will reveal how both the CDC and the Boakai-Koung administration navigate this changing political terrain in Nimba County.
