By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor
The main opposition Coalition for Democratic Change intensified its bid to retake state power lost in 2023, forming a four-county alliance and stepping up rural outreach as Senator Nathaniel McGill rallied tens of thousands of supporters in Grand Bassa during the weekend.
County chairpersons and executives from Bong, Grand Bassa, Margibi and Montserrado signed a memorandum of understanding to create the “B2M2 Quadruple Alliance,” pledging to harmonize messaging, coordinate grassroots mobilization and consolidate electoral strength ahead of the 2029 elections. The pact commits members to joint strategy development, dispute resolution and consensus decision-making, according to the MOU.
Speaking at a mass rally that drew multitude of people, McGill — who led the CDC to its first electoral victory in 2017 and now chairs the party’s legislative caucus — framed the campaign as a contest between “ordinary Liberians” and a government of broken promises.
“We will defend our votes with sweat and blood,” he said, warning that the CDC will fiercely resist any attempt at electoral malpractice.
McGill criticized President Joseph Boakai’s administration for failing to deliver on early promises, accusing the Unity Party of hypocrisy for adopting symbols of wealth it once condemned, including private jet travel and luxury vehicles. He urged voters to reject the ruling party in 2029 to end what he called worsening economic conditions.
The senator also attacked the administration’s pursuit of impeachment proceedings against Representative Yekeh Kolubah of Montserrado’s District 10, calling the move a legislative stunt that would waste public funds. He argued resources would be better spent bolstering Liberia’s military amid cross border tensions with Guinea, saying the country needs a stronger army.
The B2M2 Alliance, which pledges to back former President George Weah’s reelection bid, signals a coordinated strategy by the CDC to rebuild momentum after its 2023 defeat. Analysts say the pact and McGill’s populist appeals reflect deepening polarization and mounting pressure on Liberia’s electoral institutions to ensure transparent voting in 2029.
The National Elections Commission has been promoting reforms to strengthen transparency, but lingering mistrust remains a central theme of Liberia’s political landscape. With alliances forming and rhetoric intensifying, the run-up to 2029 is shaping up as a significant test of the country’s democratic resilience.
