Congo Town — Liberty Party (LP) Chairperson, Representative Rugie Berry, has declared that the party is determined to field a presidential candidate in the 2029 elections, despite being four years away from the polls.
By Jaheim Tumu, [email protected]
The LP, which has faced significant internal discord and political setbacks, was unable to present a presidential candidate in the 2023 elections as a result of tensions within the party and its affiliation with the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP). However, Berry expressed confidence that the party was now on the path to recovery and growth.
“The unprecedented national embarrassment caused by the conflicts, which went beyond tolerable limits, especially during the recent elections, has affected our grassroots base and supporters. But that chapter has now come to an end,” Berry said.
The chairperson emphasized that, in the run-up to 2029, the LP would become more active in engaging Liberians across all counties, asserting a strong voice for the people.
“Liberians should expect a revitalized party, one that will be active in every county, engaging with citizens, and speaking up for the people. In 2029, we will not only be active; we will be putting forward a presidential candidate,” she added.
As part of the ongoing internal reconciliation process, the Liberty Party will hold a special national convention from February 7-9, 2025.
The convention will address critical issues, including the revision and adoption of the LP’s financial plan, the review and adoption of a new party constitution, and the election of a new executive committee.
Berry reflected on the LP’s challenges over the past four years, noting the party’s internal conflicts had shaken its foundation and diminished its standing as a key political force in Liberia. She described the leadership’s deep reflection on the guiding principles of the party and the establishment of a Joint Reconciliation Committee (JRC) to facilitate healing within the party.
“Given the progress made in reconciliation, I am pleased to announce that Rep. Musa Bility, the former National Chairman, has resigned from his position and parted ways with the party,” Berry stated.
She went on to reassure the party’s supporters that LP’s reputation, once regarded as one of Liberia’s most constructive political institutions, would be fully restored. “We will regain and surpass our previous position on the national political stage. The Liberty Party will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever, and when Liberians see our unity and the principles we stand for, they will trust us to serve,” she said.
Berry also expressed gratitude to the members of the Joint Reconciliation Committee and the party’s grassroots supporters for their resilience in maintaining the LP’s membership across Liberia. She encouraged party members to remain dedicated and committed to the cause, adding, “Our best days are just around the corner.”
“We will heal the wounds within the party, reach out to all aggrieved members, and restore the spirit of unity. We will apologize to one another and become one party again because, together, we can do better,” Berry concluded.
