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By: The People News Online
Political tensions between Liberia’s ruling Unity Party (UP) and the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) escalated on Saturday, December 6, 2025, after confrontations broke out between supporters of the two rival parties in Congo Town, raising fresh concerns about political violence ahead of the 2029 elections.
The incident occurred along Tubman Boulevard, where the headquarters of both political parties are located within close proximity — a situation many observers say has repeatedly fueled rivalry and mistrust in Liberia’s deeply polarized political environment.
The clash unfolded during the Unity Party’s Homecoming and Mobilization Rally when groups of UP supporters moved past the CDC headquarters and were met with hostile reactions, leading to verbal and physical confrontations in the presence of state security forces.
### Accusations from Both Camps
Several UP supporters claimed they were intimidated and attacked while peacefully passing through the area.
“They were mocking us and threatening to burn tires on the main road,” one UP supporter said. “They held their program here before and nobody disturbed them, so why should we be blocked from passing?”
Jefferson Limerick, another UP partisan, said he was physically assaulted during the encounter.
“They accused our leader of using government money to buy the UP headquarters,” he stated. “While we were walking, someone from their side slapped me. This kind of treatment cannot continue.”
However, CDC supporters rejected those claims and accused UP partisans of starting the confrontation.
“No day we wear our shirts and pass through Unity Party area,” said Pheneh Sormah, a CDC supporter. “But they came through our area in their party colors, throwing rocks and booing us, right in front of the police. That was wrong.”
Memuna Weah, another CDC supporter, described the actions of the UP supporters as disrespectful and threatening.
“This is our headquarters,” she said. “We have the right to gather and celebrate here. The UP people have been insulting us, and we see it as an attack.”
One of the strongest warnings came from Barbera P. Moore, who cautioned that continued provocation could have serious national consequences.
“They told us that as long as President Joseph Boakai is alive, there will be no CDC,” she said. “We will not accept that. If they want us to share this country, we will share it into two.”
### Police Step In, Concern Grows
The Liberia National Police later restored order after nearly an hour of tension. Witnesses at the scene expressed concern that the situation could worsen if not properly addressed.
Patrick Coco Wuleh, an eyewitness, called on security forces to remain neutral.
“Let the police be police for the country, not for a political party,” Wuleh said. “If they fail to act fairly, worse situations can happen in the future.”
### Early Warning Signs Ahead of 2029
Political analysts say the confrontation shows early warning signs of what could become a more volatile environment as political actors begin positioning for the next electoral cycle.
In a country where politics is often marked by hostility, deep-seated party loyalty, and public mistrust, Saturday’s incident has been described as a reminder that Liberia’s peace remains fragile.
Observers are now urging stronger security coordination and political discipline to prevent future clashes between rival supporters and to maintain national stability.
