—Wants CDC SEIZE THE MOMENT
IPNEWS: Former Representative Moses Acarous Gray of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on his party to organize mass protests against the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, accusing the government of targeting opposition members and fostering division in the country.
In a statement posted online, Gray urged the CDC to rise and “seize the moment” by mobilizing partisans for nationwide protests aimed at holding the Boakai administration accountable. He expressed concern over what he described as harassment and intimidation of CDC members, including recent arrests.
Allegations of Political Intimidation
Gray accused President Boakai and Police Director Gregory Coleman of crossing “the redline” by allegedly targeting opposition figures. He claimed the administration’s actions signal the return of “dark days” in Liberia’s political history.
“President Boakai and his Gestapo police director have crossed the redline by targeting opposition members, especially from the CDC,” Gray stated. “This peaceful transition was unprecedented and must be cherished by Boakai, but instead, he’s parading like one Hercules around here.”
Threat of Division and Protest
Warning of a “heavily divided country,” Gray described President Boakai as a “despot” and called for CDC partisans to invoke constitutional provisions to demand peaceful coexistence.
He cited concerns over alleged plans to arrest CDC officials, including House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa and other lawmakers. “The country is now divided into Blue and Green, so the Revolutionary Blue must use the Liberian laws to demand from its government that inalienable right to live peacefully, void of harassment and intimidation,” he said.
A Call to Action
Gray urged CDC supporters to take “a preemptive strike” by organizing protests to halt what he described as targeted attacks and arbitrary arrests. He also called on international partners and religious leaders to intervene, warning that Liberia is “slipping into the dark days” of lawlessness and political unrest.
“This act of lawlessness and targeted arrests made by the Gestapos reminds us of our dark days,” he said. “Liberia is fast becoming a state of horror where you don’t know the next day whether you will wake up alive or not.”
Questioning Boakai’s Legitimacy
Gray further questioned the legitimacy of President Boakai’s administration, noting the narrow margin of victory in the recent presidential election. He argued that Boakai should focus on fostering peace and unity rather than allegedly targeting political opponents.
“Boakai, we want you to be reminded that you are not a populist leader and you have questionable legitimacy to lead our people,” he stated.
Conclusion
Gray’s statement underscores growing tensions between the CDC and the Boakai administration, months after the CDC peacefully transitioned power following President George Weah’s defeat. His call for protests reflects mounting frustration among some opposition figures, signaling potential political unrest if the accusations of intimidation and harassment are not addressed.
The Boakai administration has not yet issued a response to Gray’s allegations or his call for nationwide protests.
