Former Liberian President George Manneh Weah has cautioned that leadership is not an inherent trait for everyone, stressing that some individuals are better suited as messengers rather than leaders.
Speaking Sunday at his family chapel in the Baptist Seminary Community, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) political leader reflected on the party’s past mobilization efforts, particularly its famed “one million men march.”
He lamented that many of those who once stood with the CDC have since splintered, each pursuing personal ambitions of leadership.
“The best way to do it is to march together. Together we can do it,” Weah said. “But where you have others going this side while some are going their way, that is not the best way. All our men who marched with us for the one million men today, they are now forming splinter groups here and there.”
Weah’s remarks come amid notable defections from the CDC. Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah recently pledged support to President Joseph Boakai, while Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph has launched a new political party. Although Weah did not name either man directly, political observers believe his comments were aimed at these former allies.
The former president’s statement underscores ongoing fractures within the CDC, once considered Liberia’s most formidable opposition movement. Analysts suggest his warning reflects broader concerns about unity and discipline in political organizations, where personal ambition often undermines collective strength.
By framing leadership as a responsibility not suited for everyone, Weah appeared to call for renewed solidarity within his party. His message highlights the challenges facing the CDC as it navigates internal divisions and seeks to maintain relevance in Liberia’s evolving political landscape.
