Five opposition parties in Liberia, including the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), have jointly accused the government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of various wrongdoings. The parties, which also include the Alternative National Congress (ANC), the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), and the Union of Liberian Democrats Party (ULDP), issued a joint communiqué on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The communiqué, signed by the leaders of the five parties, outlines their concerns about the direction of national governance.
The opposition parties have constituted a joint technical committee to turn their cooperation into a program of action ahead of the 2029 General and Presidential Elections. The committee is expected to provide a structure for the parties to work together and hold the government accountable for its actions. The parties stated that their objective is not simply to oppose the government, but to help build a Liberia in which government works, institutions are respected, and citizens have access to equal opportunities.
One of the key concerns raised by the opposition parties is the government's handling of the Guinea border dispute. The parties charged that the government has failed to protect Liberia's territory, with the Republic of Guinea currently occupying Liberian land in Foya District, Lofa County. They accused the government of slow diplomatic action and demanded urgent diplomatic action to recover Liberia's territory and restore the country's territorial integrity.
The opposition parties also expressed concern about the government's relationship with the diplomatic community. They cited the government's decision to request the recall of European Union Ambassador Nona Deprez, who had demanded greater transparency in the management of the mining sector. The parties described this move as an attempt to silence members of the diplomatic community from expressing opinions on critical national matters.
The joint communiqué also accused the government of undermining the rule of law and suppressing free speech. The parties stated that the government has selectively fought corruption and has not taken adequate measures to address the issue. They also expressed concern about the government's handling of court cases and the demolition of properties.
The opposition parties' decision to work together has significant implications for the 2029 General and Presidential Elections. The parties have stated that they are committed to providing Liberia with a better way of governing and have agreed to jointly and constructively hold the government accountable for its actions. The Unity Party, which is currently in power, has yet to comment on the opposition parties' allegations.
The joint communiqué was the outcome of a second roundtable discussion held at the Sinkor Palace on Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia. The roundtable was hosted by MPC leader Simeon C. M. Freeman and attended by leaders of the five opposition parties. The parties have reaffirmed their commitment to peace, unity, justice, sovereignty, constitutional democracy, and socio-economic transformation of Liberia.
Key points
- The opposition parties have accused the government of failing to protect Liberia's territory and undermining the rule of law.
- The parties have constituted a joint technical committee to turn their cooperation into a program of action ahead of the 2029 General and Presidential Elections.
- The government's response to the opposition parties' allegations will be crucial in determining the future of Liberia's democracy.
