Says “Let the People Do What They Want – 2029 Is Our Focus”
Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has broken his silence following the controversial demolition of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters, sending a powerful and measured message to his supporters. Addressing CDC partisans, Weah urged calm and resilience, saying the party’s energy should shift away from the loss of property and toward its political future.
“Allow the people do whatever they want with the building,” Weah said, signaling a refusal to be distracted by the drama surrounding the party’s former headquarters. “Let us focus on building our new home, recalibrating, and get prepared to take back power in 2029 with no exceptions.”
Weah’s statement reframes the demolition as a momentary setback rather than a defeat, casting the CDC’s ambitions on a larger canvas. For a party that has prided itself on grassroots mobilization and unwavering loyalty, the former president’s words sound like both a call to healing and a rallying cry for reinvention.
Political observers view the timing of his message as strategic. With tensions still simmering over the destruction of the compound, Weah’s calm tone could stabilize his base and reposition the party as focused, disciplined, and forward-looking. His emphasis on “recalibrating” suggests internal restructuring and strategy-building are already underway, likely aimed at reclaiming momentum ahead of the 2029 elections.
The CDC has yet to outline its next operational steps, but the promise of a “new home” hints at both physical rebuilding and political rebranding. Whether this move will unify the party or spark internal debates over direction remains to be seen.
For supporters, Weah’s words offer a simple message of defiance and hope: buildings can be destroyed, but movements endure. The countdown to 2029, it seems, has begun.
Meanwhile, The two officers who were spotted on camera allegedly looting at the CDC Headquarters have been disrobed and sent to the Professional Standards Division of the Liberia National police for Further Investigation.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Nelson Freeman told Journalists at the CDC Headquarters in Congo town.
