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Former ruling party CDC turns into a political ghost or coma in Nimba, as key Executives poise for a massive resignation ahead of 2029 "Setback to Comeback" Dream
SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba: June 26, 2025 โ
Itโs over for CDC in Nimba. The party is crumbling, the ground is shifting, and the members are finally walking out of their once cherished party. On Saturday, June 28, 2025, all roads will be leading to Sanniquellie City for a major political announcement that will shake the very foundation of the Congress/Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).
Four Nimba County executives of CDC, two district coordinators, three senior members of NACREW, an executive from PROMORE WEAH, one from United Yekepa Citizens for Weah, and three affiliate members of the county chapter of CDC are set to make it official; they're done with CDC- they are finished, I mean, gone! Theyโll be joining ranks with the Unity Party (UP) and the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR), in a spirit of National Unity and true Nimba Solidarity.
Their message will be loud and clearโto the peace-loving people of Nimba, to Liberians at large, and to the world: CDC is no longer a home for progressive minds and patriotic sons and daughters of the land.
Nathan Beibli , one of those who seems to be in cue for the move announced the plan on his social media handle, in a rather rhetorical tone โLofains are going back home. So, Nimbaians, what are we waiting for?โ
And truth is, the signs have been on the wall. CDC has lost complete grip in Nimba County, and there is no political miracle that will save it ahead of 2029. From bad strategy to weak leadership and lack of direction, the party that once preached change has now become a political ghost in Nimba.
2023 as just the beginning
Where lay trouble started! In the 2023 elections, when CDC was still sitting comfortably as the ruling party, with all of the state resources that were used on campaign, it only managed a little over 50,427votes of the 248,352 turnout, while UP/MDR got a whooping 138,070 in the first round.
In the 2nd round, CDC was only able to convince 26 additional/new people that made their previous number to increase from 50,427 to 50,453 of the 198,900 votes turnout while the Boakai -Koung ticket amassed and increased their lead from 138,070 to 144, 646 - that's 6,576 additional votes.
These figures and trends speak to the extent to which Nimba was unapologetically resolved for the UP/MDR ticket in the face of financial inducement, harassment and intimidation of the former ruling party- CDC during the elections. It was a clear and upright rejection - signaling that Nimba couldn't have traded their own son whose face was on the ballot to Weah- no matter what.
Yes- to restate, it was an open rejection. The message was loud and clear that Nimba was and is no longer a playground for imported political agendas.
The Post PYJ era
The widely held belief that the shocking passing of Senator Prince Yormie Johnson was that Nimba has been rendered vulnerable, politically since the man who used to show direction was nomore.
But no- the county has only gotten stronger and more united. Since Koung became Vice Presidentโthe second most powerful man in the RepublicโNimbaians are holding on tight and not ready to gamble that position for anything or anyone.
In 2024, Nimbaians stood behind one manโHon. Nyahn D. Twayen Jr., who smoothly replaced VP Koung in the Senate.
Then again, in 2025, following the shocking death of PYJ, Nimbaians did it again. They united behind Hon. Samuel Gongben Kogar, sending a loud political message that the county knows what it wants.
And when CDC tried to sneak in their influence by supporting three different candidates, including Madam Edith Gongloe Weh, Nimbaians saw through it. They saw the hidden motive behind CDCโs parade of Monrovia-based so-called heavyweights, many of whom didnโt even have voting rights in the county. The people asked: "Why now? Why us?" And they rejected them, plain and simple.
Even from lay top, CDC geh proren
CDC losing of political grip is not only unique to Nimba- even at the national level, the CDC house is on fire. CDC big boys like Rep. Thomas Fallah and Moses Kollie are now openly supporting Boakai and Unity Party in the name of Lofa interest and unity.
Here in Nimba, Prince Yeah, Vice Chair for Operations of CDC in Nimba recently, walked away and joined UP, while In the 2025 senatorial by-election, four CDC members from Nimba were suspended for supporting UP/MDR backed candidate Samuel Gongben Kogar. And from all indications, theyโre not even thinking about coming backโeven if their suspensions were lifted today.
So here's the question: If the national executives can see the light and walk away from a sinking ship, why should ordinary partisans stay would still be doing there?
The 2029 "Setback to Comeback" dream is a fantasy
CDC continues to whisper about a Weah comeback in 2029. But on what ground? Not Nimba. Not Lofa. And certainly not B**g. The mass exodus in Nimba is a strong warning sign- you canโt win presidency in Liberia without Nimba. Nimba is the political California of Liberia. She decide elections.
So, as the clock ticks toward 2029, CDC should stop dreaming and start reflecting. The people have moved on. The county is focused on national progress, not empty slogans and failed promises.
This Saturdayโs event in Sanniquellie is not just a press conferenceโitโs the political funeral of CDC in Nimba.
And to the CDC, political pundits are saying: Rest in peace. The people have spoken. Nimba is gone.
Credit: Liberian Journalist Chester Dolo
