By Amos Harris
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has accused Liberia National Police (LNP) Inspector General Gregory Coleman of orchestrating what the party describes as an alleged assassination plot targeting Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) Lead Campaigner Mulbah K. Morlu. The heavy allegations were contained in an official statement issued by the CDC’s National Chairman, Atty. Janga A. Kowo.
According to the CDC, the presence of an armed individual at the July 17 STAND protest near the Executive Mansion was not an isolated security breach, but rather a coordinated operation aimed at threatening the lives of Mulbah Morlu and other demonstrators. The opposition party alleged that the armed operative was acting on behalf of a “parallel death squad,” though the statement did not provide evidence to support the claim.
The CDC further alleged that after the armed individual was successfully identified and disarmed by protesters, Inspector General Coleman reversed earlier claims that STAND supporters had distributed firearms during the rally. Instead, the party claimed that police officers later surrounded Morlu’s residence to arrest him, despite his reported voluntary surrender to a court sheriff. The CDC argued that this sequence of events raises serious questions about the conduct of the Liberia National Police, framing the actions as a direct attempt to target Morlu rather than a legitimate law enforcement operation.
In its statement, the CDC accused Inspector General Coleman of a broader pattern of targeting opposition figures, referencing a past incident involving Representative Frank Saah Foko in Wrotto Town on March 31, 2026. While these historical allegations remain independently unverified, the party maintained that the recent events demonstrate a growing pattern of intimidation against opposition leaders and activists that could undermine Liberia’s democratic principles.
The CDC declared that it holds Inspector General Coleman personally responsible for the safety and well-being of Mulbah Morlu while he remains in state custody. The party also alleged that the police chief was acting with the knowledge and support of the Boakai-Koung administration, an accusation the government has not yet publicly addressed. Consequently, the opposition party has called for Morlu’s immediate release and protection, while demanding an independent investigation into the armed individual at the protest, alongside the immediate dismissal of Inspector General Coleman and any other officials allegedly involved.
Beyond the controversy surrounding Morlu, the CDC statement criticized the LNP for what it described as excessive police force against civilians in the Battery Factory community along the Japan Freeway, accusing security forces of using unnecessary violence against peaceful citizens.
Furthermore, the statement questioned the government’s priorities, arguing that authorities have focused heavily on confronting political protesters while failing to adequately address the ongoing investigation into the high-profile 19 million US dollar cocaine trafficking case. The CDC warned that it would continue to oppose attempts to suppress peaceful political dissent and vowed to defend constitutional governance through lawful means if necessary.
The party concluded by asserting that the presence of an armed individual at a peaceful demonstration represents a serious national security concern requiring an impartial investigation. It argued that the subsequent arrest of Morlu does not resolve the core questions surrounding the incident but instead warrants greater public scrutiny. As of publication, the Liberia National Police and Inspector General Gregory Coleman have not publicly responded to the latest allegations.
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