MONROVIA – A group of supporters and officials of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has launched a campaign to persuade former National Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu to return to the party’s leadership.
By Selma Lomax, [email protected]
The group, operating under the banner of the Conglomeration of Concerned CDC Partisans and Supporters, has called on partisans across Montserrado County and other parts of Liberia to assemble in District #10, Montserrado County, on Saturday, November 14, for a collective petition urging Morlu to reconsider his resignation and return to the party’s leadership.
The planned gathering, which is being promoted under the campaign name Operation Bring Back Chairman Morlu, represents an effort by a section of the CDC membership to reopen discussions about the former chairman’s political future within the party at a time when the opposition movement faces the challenge of strengthening its internal structures ahead of the next electoral cycle.
In a statement issued Thursday, November 12, the organizers said the proposed assembly would provide an opportunity for CDC partisans, district officials, stakeholders, and supporters to collectively demonstrate their desire for reconciliation and express their support for Morlu’s return.
The group said its initiative was motivated by the belief that political institutions become stronger when their members are willing to resolve internal disagreements, restore broken relationships, and create opportunities for former leaders to contribute to the party’s future.
According to the organizers, the proposed petition is not intended to deepen divisions within the CDC but to encourage a process of
reconciliation that could help restore confidence and strengthen cooperation among members.
They maintained that Morlu’s previous leadership experience and relationship with the party’s grassroots structures make him an important figure in ongoing discussions about the CDC’s organizational direction and political future.
The organizers said the mobilization would involve representatives from Districts 1 through 17, as well as other party structures, with the intention of making the petition a nationwide expression of support rather than an activity limited to Montserrado County.
John B. Tweh Sr., who signed the statement as Public Relations Officer for Operation Bring Back Chairman Morlu, said the initiative was being undertaken on behalf of concerned partisans who believe that the former chairman’s return could help address lingering internal divisions.
Alex Doebuo Robert, identified as Secretary General of the operation, and James, listed as Vice Chairman for Mobilization, also endorsed the call for partisans to participate in the planned gathering.
The organizers said the November 14 assembly would be conducted peacefully and in an organized manner, emphasizing that their objective was to demonstrate solidarity with Morlu and encourage him to reconsider his decision to leave the chairmanship.
They argued that the CDC could not afford to allow disagreements among its members to weaken the party’s organizational strength, particularly as political activities surrounding the 2029 elections gradually intensify.
The group also linked its campaign to the broader ambition of returning the CDC to national political power and supporting the possible return of former President George Manneh Weah to the Executive Mansion.
In their statement, the organizers said the party’s electoral ambitions would require a renewed commitment to unity, reconciliation, inclusiveness, and collective responsibility.
They maintained that the CDC’s ability to compete effectively in the next presidential and legislative elections would depend largely on how its leadership and membership address internal disagreements and rebuild confidence among the party’s supporters.
Morlu’s possible return is particularly significant because of his previous position as one of the party’s most influential political figures and his lengthy involvement in the CDC’s organizational and political activities.
He served as National Chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change for approximately six years, including the period when the party formed the governing Coalition for Democratic Change following Weah’s victory in the 2017 presidential election.
Following the inauguration of the Weah administration in January 2018, Morlu became chairman of the CDC and subsequently also headed the broader Coalition for Democratic Change, which brought together the CDC and other political parties that supported Weah’s presidential bid.
His leadership coincided with the CDC’s transition from an opposition political movement into the governing party, a period during which the organization had to manage both its responsibilities in government and the expectations of its large grassroots membership.
During his tenure, Morlu became a prominent voice within the party, particularly in defending the interests of its supporters and maintaining communication with its grassroots structures.
He was also associated with initiatives intended to provide opportunities for ordinary partisans, including efforts to establish vocational training opportunities at the party’s headquarters and advocate for employment opportunities for members within government.
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