MONROVIA – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is facing an explosive internal crisis as Atty. Alexander V. S. Saylee, the party’s Montserrado County Chairman, publicly denounces the party’s support for Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa as Speaker of the House. In a stunning turn of events, Saylee claims that endorsing Koffa is a blatant betrayal of the CDC’s core values and objectives.
Saylee’s incendiary remarks come in the wake of a town hall meeting where Koffa engaged with Liberians in the diaspora, showcasing his contributions to national development. Despite the event bolstering Koffa’s reputation, Saylee unleashed a vicious attack, branding the Speaker as “untrustworthy, unreliable, disloyal, and uncommitted.” He insinuated that Koffa’s actions prioritize personal ambition over the collective goals of the party, risking the integrity and unity of the CDC.
With tensions running high, Saylee argues that the CDC has a plethora of more suitable candidates ready to step into the Speaker’s role—individuals whose loyalty to the party’s ideals cannot be questioned. His call for Koffa’s resignation signals a clear shift in the party’s dynamics, as factions within the CDC rally behind Saylee’s aggressive stance.
Rumors swirl that Saylee’s public condemnation is rooted in deeper internal rifts within the party. Some anonymous sources suggest that concerns are mounting over Koffa’s growing influence both at home and among the diaspora, leading to speculation that he harbors presidential ambitions.
Koffa, who ascended to the position of Speaker on January 15 of this year with 36 votes against Unity Party candidate Richard Nagbe Koon’s 31, now finds himself embroiled in a battle for survival within the party. With Saylee leading the charge against him, the question remains: will the CDC stand by Koffa, or is a leadership coup on the horizon?
As the power struggle unfolds, the fate of Koffa—and the very direction of the CDC—hangs in the balance. Will loyalty to party ideals prevail, or will personal ambition drive a wedge deeper into the CDC’s ranks? Only time will tell.
