Monrovia, Liberia – In an effort to shape the political landscape before the 2029 presidential elections, two well-known political parties that split from Liberia’s former ruling party, Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) have declared a new alliance. Citing complaints over their treatment by the past administration, the National Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), which were previously associated with the CDC, have joined forces to create a political alliance.
Now at odds with their previous coalition partners, the two parties said they were determined to create a new course for the future. The LPDP and NPP officials publicly expressed their dissatisfaction with the CDC during a weekend event commemorating the return of important LPDP officials, such as former political leader J. Alex Tyler and former campaigner Amb. Togar G. Macintosh. They accused the CDC government of treating them disrespectfully and mistreating them while they were in the coalition.
The chairman of the LPDP, Moses Y. Kollie, stressed the party’s resiliency while acknowledging the turmoil that followed their split from the CDC. Kollie referred to J. Alex Tyler as the political father of the LPDP and said, “Every revolution, whether political or military, has its own founding father.” In addition, he said that the LPDP will soon host a convention, signifying the party’s “rebirth.”
Atty. George Sylvester Mulbah, the chairman of the NPP, was as adamant in his condemnation of the CDC, stating that the party would never again submit to a political system in which it felt marginalized. “Any political agreement in 2029 will be founded on respect for one another. Mulbah said, “We will not consent to being treated like stepchildren.
Given their shared ideals and objectives and their posture as possible candidates in the 2029 elections, the partnership between the LPDP and NPP represents a dramatic change in Liberia’s political landscape. Given that both parties accuse the CDC of mismanaging their interests and neglecting to address important national concerns, the cooperation is being hailed as a powerful force that might challenge the present political system.
Leaders of the LPDP and NPP expressed worries over Liberia’s economic status, including the country’s concession deals, at the homecoming event. The administration has been under fire from the parties for allegedly making agreements that have disadvantaged the nation, especially when it comes to the extraction of natural resources.
One of Liberia’s longest-serving senators, Senator James P. Biney of the NPP, identified the nation’s natural riches as a major cause of its underdevelopment. According to him, Liberia suffered a great deal in 2024 as a result of a badly drafted Mineral Development Agreement that offered the nation little advantages. Biney said that a $900 million shipment of gold brought little profit to Liberia, a loss that exceeded the whole yearly budget of the nation.
Biney echoed the views formerly expressed by Charles G. Taylor, the founder of his party, when he said, “The reason this country is poor is because we have had leaders who are afraid to stand up to Western powers exploiting us.” Biney and other party leaders have demanded that all current agreements pertaining to minerals and resources be reviewed, cautioning that Liberia faces ongoing exploitation and stagnation unless these accords are renegotiated.
