Monrovia – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has suffered a setback as the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), through its National Executive Committee, has signed a resolution to withdraw from their political alliance. Additionally, Festus Logan, the National Chaplain General of the CDC, has suspended his membership from the party.
By J.H. Webster Clayeh, staff writer
The PLP, founded by the late Dr. Daniel Cassell, pledged its support to the then-ruling CDC in the 2023 General and Presidential Election following Dr. Cassell’s death in December 2022. However, after the CDC lost the presidential race, the PLP has decided to part ways.
In a release approved by Taplah E. Doe, the political leader of the PLP, the party stated that the decision to separate from the CDC aligns with its ideologies built on democratic nationalism, which prioritize the interests of the country and its citizens over political parties and special interest groups.
“The PLP believes in the protection of the rights and equality of all persons, irrespective of their gender, religion, tribe, county of origin, political party, or socio-economic status, and subscribes to the core belief of nation-building through the unification of all citizens of Liberia despite our diversities,” the statement read.
The PLP extended its sincere thanks and appreciation to George Manneh Weah, the standard bearer of the CDC, and the party’s leadership.
“Following the conclusion of the 2023 elections and the concession of CDC Standard Bearer, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, we as a party met and reviewed the agreement binding us into the coalition and the forward march for our party in regards to our independence and the way forward,” the PLP stated.
The release continued: “We resolved that in order for the PLP to recalibrate and reorganize all of its structures across the country, there is a need to maintain our independence to operate as a registered political party with all rights restored under the electoral laws of Liberia and the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia.”
“Therefore, the People’s Liberation Party has withdrawn from the Coalition for Democratic Change to prepare itself for the 2029 Presidential and Legislative elections. We are stronger together as partners and therefore, we will explore future alliances with any political party that shares our values and beliefs.”
‘Time for everything’
Festus Logan, the National Chaplain General of the CDC, has also suspended his membership in the party to focus on his humanitarian work independently. Logan served as the Executive Director of the Liberia Repatriation Resettlement Rehabilitation Commission (LRRRC) for the last six years under former President George Weah administration.
“I have chosen to resign and suspend my membership to fully commit to the church and humanitarian work without borders. This dedication necessitates avoiding any political affiliations that might hinder my ability to effectively fulfill my humanitarian responsibilities,” Mr. Logan said.
In a letter written to CDC Acting Chairman Janga Kowo on July 7, 2024, Logan expressed his deep sadness over resigning from a position he has held and served for 13 years.
“To suspend my membership in a party I dearly cherish and, like many others, was willing to die for. I am grateful to the political leadership for allowing me to serve my country as Executive Director at the LRRRC, a position in which I left a legacy by constructing the first-ever, state-of-the-art LRRRC national office in Liberia, located on Tubman Boulevard, Congo Town, Monrovia.”
He further thanked his colleagues on the National Executive Committee of the CDC for their support over the years and extended his gratitude to the religious community that supported him during his tenure as Chaplain General.
“I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming support I received from the party and our dedicated partisans, who remain hopeful across various party structures and the seventy-three electoral districts of Liberia. Having served as Chaplain General for over a decade, I have diligently fulfilled my responsibilities,” he said.
Quoting Ecclesiastes 3:1, Logan said, “This decision to resign and suspend my membership is a difficult one, but as the scripture says, ‘To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the sun’…The time has come for me to move on to humanitarian service, which is one of my purposes as a minister of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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