Cummings Open to Political Alliances, states he’s not running to be Vice-President…Says ANC Will Not Be Affected by NEC’s 2% Electoral Threshold Requirement
MONROVIA – Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader, Alexander B. Cummings, has declared that his party will not be affected by the National Elections Commission’s (NEC) regulations governing the participation of political parties in elections, while reaffirming his commitment to political collaboration ahead of the 2029 polls.
Speaking on a range of political issues, Mr Cummings said the ANC remains open to working with other opposition parties and political stakeholders. However, he emphasized that any future alliance would be guided by clear commitments to the Liberian people rather than political convenience.
“We are open to collaboration with other parties, but this time we will do it differently. We will make a contract with Liberians to tell them exactly what we will accomplish for the ordinary citizen,” Cummings said.
Mr Cummings’ remarks come amid an ongoing debate over the NEC’s enforcement of the 2% electoral threshold requirement for political parties. He accused Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of politicizing the issue and attempting to create controversy around what he described as a clear legal provision.
“Dillon is a member of the CPP, along with several other lawmakers. If Senator Dillon wants to play politics with the electoral law regarding the 2% threshold required for political parties to participate in elections, then we can also respond politically,” Cummings said.
He further suggested that the controversy may be linked to a communication his party submitted to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), alleging that efforts are being made to divert public attention from the matter.
“To set the record straight, I believe Senator Dillon is attempting to politicize the issue surrounding the 2% electoral threshold. In my view, this may be connected to the letter we submitted to the LACC, and there appears to be an effort to frustrate or distract from that process,” he added.
The ANC standard bearer maintained that the electoral law is straightforward and should be respected by all political actors, warning against turning legal matters into partisan disputes.
Commenting on developments at the House of Representatives, Cummings also questioned the circumstances surrounding the removal of Representative Yekeh Kolubah, saying he had yet to see a convincing explanation for the action.
“I still haven’t seen the basic explanation for why Yekeh was expelled from the House of Representatives,” he noted.
Cummings’ comments are expected to intensify political discussions surrounding opposition cooperation, electoral reforms, and preparations for the 2029 presidential elections. His insistence on remaining a presidential contender while pursuing strategic alliances signals a potentially significant role for the ANC in future coalition negotiations.
Political observers say the remarks provide an early indication of the shape of opposition politics as parties position themselves for the next electoral cycle.
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