Police Enforce Eviction at CDC Headquarters Amid Security Discovery

Monrovia, August 23, 2025 — A court-ordered eviction of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters in Congo Town was executed early Saturday under police supervision. Authorities apprehended three individuals and uncovered a cache of hazardous items—raising security concerns as authorities proceeded with the dismantling of the premises.

Eviction Enforced, Tensions Averted

The Liberia National Police, assisting the court sheriff’s office, conducted the eviction under a writ issued earlier this month. Operations commenced peacefully and without physical resistance from CDC affiliates.

Alarming Discoveries

A security sweep of the compound revealed several troubling items:

• A firearm and live ammunition

• Petro-bombs (makeshift explosive devices)

• Two diplomatic passports found in a building linked to Jefferson T. Koijee, former Monrovia mayor and CDC Secretary-General

Three individuals were taken into custody, including Joseph C. Wea, a former Township Commissioner of West Point. Police confirmed one suspect used pepper spray during the arrest, while another claimed to be there only to retrieve personal belongings.

Demolition Begins

With the compound now cleared of occupants, demolition has started. Heavy machinery is being used to dismantle the site’s key structures, including the Munah E. Pelham Youngblood Vocational Centre and the symbolic Sycamore Tree, among others.

Ongoing Investigation

Deputy Police Inspector for Operations, Cllr. Nelson Freeman stated that the situation remains fluid while investigations into the discovery continue. Further remarks are pending as inquiries progress.

Why This Matters

• Legal Finality: This enforcement marks the culmination of a protracted legal battle. The Supreme Court upheld a 2016 ruling evicting the CDC, and previous attempts to delay the process were dismissed.

• Security Implications: The presence of weapons and explosives inside a former political headquarters heightens concerns about potential threats and underscores the need for clear security protocols.

• Political Weight: Beyond a legal matter, the eviction and subsequent findings may stir political debate—and scrutiny—regarding democratic norms and enforcement boundaries.