Weah, Cummings, Three Others Form Opposition Collaboration

Monrovia, Liberia: Liberia's major opposition leaders have signed a joint communiqué—affirming their commitments to a stronger opposition unity to hold the Boakai-Koung administration accountable to the Liberian people.

The communiquè (official statement) was signed Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the Capital, Monrovia, by five opposition political parties' leaders.

The commitments were made by ex-Liberian President and Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Political Leader, George Weah; Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader, Alexander Benedict Cummings; Movement for Progress Change (MPC) Political Leader, Simeon Freeman.

Others are: Movement for Empowerment Empowerment (MOVEE) Political Leader, Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah; and Union of Liberian Democrats Party Political Leader, Jonathan Mason.

Opposition leaders clarified that the collaboration does not mean an electoral alliance, even though they refuse to rule the possibility that such collaboration could transform into a political electoral marriage.

The body says its primary objective is to hold the government up to task on pressing national concerns, including economic empowerment, job creation, the fight against illicit drugs, alleged corruption, and effective justice.

Speaking speaking during the signing ceremony, former President and CDC Political Leader, George Weah, stated that collaboration is squarely in the interest of the Liberian people.

He said the move should not be considered as a mere opposition collaboration, but a one that ensures the Boakai-led Unity Party government addresses the needs of citizens.

Weah furthered: "today we are here to speak with one voice. And we signed a document to work together. In the interest of our country and our people. So, we are happy".

"We first met it was not about who going on the ticket or who joining whom. It was about the Liberian people, to protect the rule of law and speak on the rule of law".

Meanwhile, on behalf of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), its Political Leader, Alexander Cummings, maintained that although the collaboration does not propose an electoral merger from the onset, it might be a just be considered one base on how well opposition political parties will to get understand another.

Cummings noted that all participating parties maintain their individual identities, and social affiliations, political independence. He at the same time noted that there is no agreement enshrined that permanently bonds a party. His response comes when the Citizens Movement for Change of Musa Bility withdrew from the proposed stage of the collaboration.

According to him, the body's next move will be considered phases, saying the it intends to engage and incorporate other opposition parties.

"I think this is a response to the will of the Liberian people. Liberians want to see us work on their behalf. We agreed to work collectively to offer solutions".

"There is no guarantee nobody will not leave. We believe the format that we structure will allow each political party to their logo, individuality, and partisans, but at the same time will come together on issues", the ANC flag-bearer said.

Other opposition who signed the communiquè said the move was the best decision to make after some Liberians have said the opposition community lacks unity.

"So the first and best message you want to take away, you want us to work together, now we are working together", said MPC Political Leader Simeon Freeman.

However, the opposition political parties' joint communique signed during the week, contained 12 counts accusing the Unity Party government of poor governance.

Opposition leaders alleged that the current administration has failed on several occasions to adhere to the Supreme Court rulings.

The body accused the government of removing tenure position holders and even undermining a sitting speaker from office despite high court rulings.

The body through its communiquè further accused the Boakai-led government of being selective in the fight against corruption, noting that the government had reportedly spent US$10 million to construct a presidential villa in Lofa County, and is yet to full account for the source of the finding.

In addition, opposition leaders mentioned that the fight against illicit drugs seems selective. They believe concrete steps have not been taken against current officials allegedly linked to the recent drug busts in the country.

The political actors mentioned that officials of the government allegedly involved have so far been suspended or dismissed, but prosecution efforts remain at a slow pace.

They further alleged that the government is using the drug case to target opposition figures, saying the recent arrest and incarceration of the former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor in connection with the matter was arbitrary and lacks substance.

These are coupled with other concerns and allegations levied by the opposition against the regime of President Joseph Boakai.

However, the counts remain largely an allegation. Meanwhile, government of Liberia is yet to come up with any objections with a day running after the statement enshrined in the communique were published.

The early sharp response from the opposition bloc has left many wondering how tense the 2029 elections would be.

Weah, who served the country for six years before being unseated by incumbent President Joseph Boakai, is now pushing return to power.

Boakai won the second round of the 2023 Liberian presidential election by little over 20,000 votes against George Weah.