Liberia: Mulbah Morlu Announces Return to CDC, Says He Is Not Seeking Party Leadership

CONGO TOWN– Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Former National Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu Jr. has announced his return to the opposition party, accepting a petition from grassroots supporters calling for the restoration of his membership.

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By Jaheim T. Tumu- [email protected]

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Morlu made the announcement on Saturday while responding to a group of CDC supporters who presented a petition urging him to rejoin the party, following his resignation as national chairman in June 2024.

In his response, Morlu made it clear that his return would be as an ordinary member and should not be interpreted as an attempt to reclaim the party’s chairmanship or compete for another leadership position.

Said Morlu, “In response to your petition, my statement makes today represent those who have felt lukewarm about the party and will return. “I hereby restore my membership in the CDC.”

“I am not coming because I desire office,” Morlu said, recalling that he resigned from the chairmanship with six years remaining in his tenure.

He explained that his resignation was motivated by his desire to prevent internal divisions from plunging the CDC into a prolonged political crisis following its defeat in the 2023 presidential election.

According to Morlu, he stepped aside because he believed the party’s survival was more important than holding on to leadership.
He said he was proud that his resignation helped create a period of peace and stability within the CDC.

Morlu also warned that the party must overcome internal disagreements and unite ahead of the 2029 general and presidential elections.
“If I should come back, I can be very relevant even as a full member of the party. I don’t need a title to be effective. I don’t need a title to serve,” he declared.
He further challenged the party’s future leadership to embrace inclusiveness, arguing that a chairman must be capable of bringing together supporters of different factions, including those who may disagree with his leadership.

A successful leader is one that brings people together to form a team, even those that don’t support his leadership,” Morlu said.
Beyond his return to the CDC, Morlu used the occasion to launch a strong criticism of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, accusing it of targeting opposition figures through what he described as politically motivated prosecutions and selective justice.

He also called on the CDC to abandon what he termed its policy of constructive engagement with the government and adopt a more confrontational political approach.
Morlu while in the civil society community did not abandon his principles or political independence, maintained that his return would not mean exempt him from being Chairman of the Solidarity Trust for a New Day (STAND)

“I am an accomplished revolutionary. I cannot be bought. I cannot be compromised,” he declared.
He also acknowledged that his decision to return could affect some personal relationships, particularly with individuals who may disagree with his political position.
Despite those concerns, Morlu insisted that political differences should not destroy personal friendships, throwing jabs and alleging that House of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Thomas Fallah refused to allow him entrance to his house after news that he was returning to the CDC as chairman.
He described the CDC as one of Liberia’s most significant political institutions and said its survival must go beyond the ambitions and interests of individual leaders.

“CDC, whether I accept your petition or not, is the future, and CDC must survive or outlive all of us,” he said.
His return comes at a critical moment for the opposition party as it seeks to rebuild its political strength and position itself for the 2029 elections.