IPNEWS: Former Representative Jimmy W. Smith has openly criticized Senator Saah Joseph, accusing him of betraying the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) after what he described as years of benefiting from and weakening the party from within.
“I am surprised by the betrayal of Senator Saah Joseph after depleting the CDC for several years,” Smith said in a strongly worded statement. “I hope the party has learned from his actions. These are the same people who undermined us from within the CDC.”
Smith’s remarks reflect growing internal frustration among former and current CDC stalwarts over what they view as a pattern of disloyalty by individuals who rose through the party’s ranks but later distanced themselves when political winds shifted. According to Smith, such actions did not begin recently but were part of a prolonged internal erosion that ultimately weakened party cohesion and effectiveness.
He argued that the CDC’s challenges were not solely the result of external opposition, but also of internal actors who, while enjoying the party’s support and platform, allegedly worked against its long-term stability. Smith urged the party’s leadership and supporters to reflect deeply on recent political developments and draw lessons to prevent a repeat of similar scenarios.
The statement has reignited debate within CDC circles about loyalty, accountability, and internal discipline, as the party continues to reassess its direction following recent political realignments. For many observers, Smith’s comments underscore a broader reckoning within the CDC over how internal divisions and defections have shaped its current standing in Liberia’s political landscape.
