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Published on 2024-02-16 09:13:26
The National Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its sudden withdrawal from the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), a political alliance formed in 2017. The announcement was made by the NPP’s National Chairman, Attorney George Sylvester Mulbah, on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
The CDC was originally composed of three political parties: the NPP, the Liberia People Democratic Party (LPDP), and the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). However, the NPP has decided to pull out of the coalition due to what Attorney Mulbah described as irregularities and humiliations orchestrated by senior members of the CDC.
In an interview on a local radio station, Attorney Mulbah alleged that the framework document that was signed by the political parties to establish the Coalition for Democratic Change had been violated by the CDC, particularly during the governance processes of President Weah’s regime. As a result, the NPP no longer sees it as prudent to remain a part of the coalition and has terminated the coalition agreement as of January 22, 2024.
Moving forward, the NPP has announced that it will be endorsing former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor as its Standard Bearer in the 2029 elections. Additionally, the party’s National Chairman has mandated members, supporters, and affiliates to refrain from participating in the pending Buchanan convention of the Congress for Democratic Change.
This announcement marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Liberia, as the NPP’s decision to withdraw from the CDC could have far-reaching implications for future elections and the balance of power within the country.
The NPP’s decision comes at a time when Liberia is transitioning to a new administration, with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai being inaugurated. The fallout from the NPP’s withdrawal from the CDC could potentially impact the political dynamics in the country, with the formation of new alliances and the reconfiguration of the political landscape becoming increasingly likely.
As the NPP prepares to chart its own path separate from the CDC, the party will no doubt be focusing on strengthening its position and building support for its chosen candidate in the 2029 elections. The decision to back Jewel Howard Taylor as the party’s Standard Bearer suggests a strategic move to consolidate the NPP’s base and present a strong challenge in the upcoming electoral contest.
It remains to be seen how the CDC will respond to the NPP’s withdrawal and what impact this development will have on the political environment in Liberia. As the country prepares for the next election cycle, the NPP’s decision to leave the coalition has injected a new level of uncertainty and competition into the political arena. Time will tell how this decision will shape the future of Liberian politics.
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