Monrovia – A group of concerned member churches, church leaders, and ecumenical partners within the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has issued a formal Declaration of No Confidence in the Council’s current leadership, headed by Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves.
In a statement released Thursday, the group accused Rev. Dr. Reeves—who has served as President of the LCC since 2022—of unilaterally amending the Council’s Constitution to extend his tenure from 2026 to 2028, allegedly without broad-based consensus.
The statement also cited the alleged undermining of ecumenical unity, exclusion of critical voices during the amendment process, and deviation from the founding principles of the LCC, as outlined in its 1982 Articles of Incorporation.
The group further described the constitutional changes as a conflict of interest and breach of ethical standards, claiming they were intended to entrench Rev. Reeves’ authority. They also alleged that the leadership ignored recommendations from a high-level mediation team that recently attempted to resolve the dispute.
“We declare No Confidence in the current leadership of the LCC under Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves,” the group stated.
The declaration was signed by Bishop Torgbor E. Dixon, Chairperson of the Concerned Heads of LCC Member Churches and Organizations, Bishop of Don Steward Christ Pentecostal Church, and a former Second Vice President of the LCC.
The group has called on former leaders and elders of the Council to urgently convene an Executive Committee or General Assembly meeting to address the ongoing concerns. They warned that failure to act could prompt legal action, including seeking an injunction from the Supreme Court of Liberia to halt the upcoming LCC Assembly and elections scheduled for May 28–30 at the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary.
Additionally, the group is urging national, international, and ecumenical partners to withhold recognition and support from any leadership structure that emerges from what they describe as a process marked by “manipulative governance” until the matter is resolved.
LCC Responds
In response, the Liberia Council of Churches has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as “false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to undermine the Council’s leadership.”
In a statement issued last week, the LCC defended the administration of Rev. Dr. Reeves, crediting it with restoring credibility, strengthening governance, and expanding development-oriented partnerships over the past two years.
The Council emphasized that its current operations are guided by a revised constitution adopted in 2023 and ratified by its General Assembly. It said the amended charter promotes transparency, accountability, and procedural integrity—core values it says the Reeves-led leadership continues to uphold.