MONROVIA — The Liberia National Police (LNP) have been mandated by the Civil Law Court to enforce the eviction of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) from its headquarters in Congo Town. This order, directed to Police Inspector General Col. Gregory O. W. Coleman, comes after a protracted legal battle over the ownership of the property.
In a formal letter, the Clerk of Court instructed Col. Coleman and the LNP to assist the Sheriff of Montserrado County in executing the court’s ruling peacefully and without incident. The order is based on a final judgment issued by Judge George W. Smith on August 4, 2025.
Judge Smith’s ruling determined that the 4.23-acre property, located near Bernard’s Beach, rightfully belongs to the Intestate Estate of Martha Stubblefield Bernard. The court concluded that the CDC was illegally occupying the land, citing verified deeds and clearly marked property boundaries as evidence.
On August 13, a Writ of Possession was issued, officially authorizing the Sheriff of Montserrado County to take control of the property. The LNP’s role is to provide security and ensure that the eviction is carried out smoothly.
The CDC, which has used the Congo Town building as its headquarters for years, has not yet commented publicly on the court’s decision or the impending eviction. However, police are expected to take action in the coming days to carry out the court order and secure the property for its rightful owners. This development marks a significant legal and political event, as one of Liberia’s major political parties is being forced to vacate its central operational base. The situation is being closely watched to ensure that the process is conducted in full compliance with the rule of law.