CDC-USA Convention Rocked by Withdrawals, Electoral Dispute Deepens
Three Chapters, Team Olugee Grear Pull Out as Integrity Concerns Overshadow Convention
The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) USA Convention has been thrown into uncertainty after three party chapters and a major slate of candidates announced their withdrawal from the party’s electoral process, citing concerns over the credibility, transparency, and fairness of the upcoming convention.
The withdrawing chapters include the CDC-USA Iowa Chapter, headed by Chairman Zleh Quity Totaye Sr.; the CDC-USA Texas Chapter, led by Chairlady Sarah Nyepon; and the CDC-USA Minnesota Chapter, chaired by Mr. George B. Harris.
Documents obtained by The Closing Argument (TCA) indicate that the withdrawals come just days before the CDC-USA National Convention and elections scheduled to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 29 to August 2, 2026.
Among those withdrawing is Team Olugee Grear, a prominent campaign team led by National Chairman candidate Hon. Olugee S. Grear, alongside candidates for other key leadership positions. In a formal letter dated July 17, 2026, the campaign informed the Officer-in-Charge that it was withdrawing from both the electoral process and the convention with immediate effect.
The campaign accused the convention leadership of failing to investigate formal complaints and ignoring grievances filed over the conduct of the election process. According to the letter, the team’s decision followed what it described as repeated failures by the Officer-in-Charge to acknowledge protests, interview witnesses, and ensure a transparent and impartial electoral process.
Team Olugee Grear also requested that its candidates be removed from all official ballots and election materials, saying it could no longer participate in good faith.
In separate communications, the CDC-USA Iowa Chapter, under the leadership of Chairman Zleh Quity Totaye Sr., the CDC-USA Texas Chapter, headed by Chairlady Sarah Nyepon, and the CDC-USA Minnesota Chapter, led by Chairman George B. Harris, informed the party leadership of their decisions to withdraw from participation in the convention and electoral process.
The chapters cited concerns over the party’s internal administrative challenges, unresolved disputes, and what they described as a lack of confidence in the management of the convention. They maintained that their decisions were intended to protect the integrity of their respective chapters while calling for greater transparency and reconciliation within the party.
The Minnesota Chapter further clarified that any member choosing to attend the convention would do so in an individual capacity and not as an official delegate representing the chapter.
Meanwhile, campaign supporters have circulated statements alleging a conflict of interest within the convention’s management structure. The statements claim that one individual is simultaneously serving as Officer-in-Charge, Grievance Committee Chairman, Election Commission Chairman, National Executive Committee Chairman, and National Chatroom Administrator.
According to the campaign, the concentration of these responsibilities in a single office undermines institutional neutrality, weakens checks and balances, and sidelines the voices of grassroots members.
Sources familiar with the situation told The Closing Argument (TCA) that the growing controversy has embarrassed many party supporters and risks damaging the public image of the CDC ahead of its national gathering.
The sources further claimed that discussions surrounding the withdrawals have centered on concerns about the roles of the party’s leadership and the handling of the convention process.
Despite the withdrawals, the CDC-USA Convention is expected to proceed in Philadelphia with a schedule that includes policy forums, leadership dialogues, national elections, and other convention activities.
As of press time, the CDC-USA leadership had not publicly responded to the allegations raised by the withdrawing chapters and candidates.
