MONROVIA—The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has announced it will break ground for its new national headquarters on October 18, 2025, marking a high-profile move to rebuild following the controversial demolition of its former offices earlier this year. Party leaders are framing the event as a powerful symbol of “renewal of resilience and unity” in the face of political adversity.
Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, Chairman of the Headquarters Construction Committee, confirmed Monday that the party’s Standard Bearer, former President George Manneh Weah, will officially launch the construction at the new site, located opposite the Greater Refuge Church in Monrovia.
“This project symbolizes our recovery and determination to rebuild out of the ashes of destruction,” Koffa said at a press briefing.
The multi-story headquarters is planned to feature conference halls, executive offices, and administrative spaces, with a target completion time of about six months, pending logistics. The following day, a Thanksgiving service will be held to celebrate the CDC’s endurance.
Koffa emphasized that the land has been fully acquired and the property will be entirely owned by the CDC, financed primarily through voluntary contributions from supporters in Liberia and abroad.
Notably, Koffa disclosed that the fundraising effort has attracted support from across the political spectrum:
- 52% of contributions came from CDC partisans.
- 18% from Unity Party (UP) supporters.
- 10% from other opposition groups.
- 10% from independents.
“This project has drawn support from across the political divide,” Koffa stated.
Acting National Chairman Atty. Janga Kowo used the event to vigorously condemn the demolition of the previous headquarters, calling the action “premeditated and malicious” and driven by political motives.
“That action was not an eviction—it was a destruction,” Kowo asserted, adding that the party is not violent but relies on the rule of law. The CDC has filed a case with the Civil Law Court to identify those allegedly responsible.
Kowo concluded that the new construction would stand as proof that the CDC “cannot be destroyed by politics or persecution,” acting as a testament to its strength within Liberia’s democracy.
The Monrovia project is the initial step in a broader plan to establish CDC offices in all 15 counties. Koffa confirmed that land has already been secured in several locations, including Grand Kru.
To meet the target of raising 90% of the project funds before the October 18 groundbreaking, the party is launching a ‘Mobile Fundraising Drive,’ encouraging partisans and friends to donate cash, construction materials, or cement pledges through grassroots mobilization and digital contributions.
The groundbreaking ceremony, expected to draw hundreds of partisans and international guests, is positioned as a declaration of the CDC’s enduring spirit despite recent setbacks.
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