Liberia: CDC Youth League Calls for Unity and Radical Reform in Fight Against State Corruption

22 July 2024
The Liberian Investigator (Monrovia)

Monrovia — Acting Chair of the Revolutionary National Youth League of the CDC, Alvin C. Wesseh, has called for unity among CDC partisans, urging them to set aside past election disappointments. Speaking at the CDC Youth Town Hall gathering in Monrovia over the weekend, Wesseh emphasized the importance of overcoming internal disagreements to advance the party's goals.

"Comrades, it's important to note that as we embark on these engagements with ourselves and engagement with the system; we have to be cognizant that there will be distractions and many will withstand these minor distractions and some will not, and that's why it is important that we be united as a party as we forge ahead to TURNING OUR SETBACKS INTO A GREAT COMEBACK," Wesseh stated.

He addressed the misconception of the Youth League as a radical faction, explaining that their stance against state corruption, mass looting, and the killing of innocent citizens is often misinterpreted. Wesseh passionately defended their advocacy for free tuition, healthcare, infrastructure, and social amenities, stressing that these demands are not radical but necessary for the welfare of all citizens.

"If radicalism means standing for the rights of the young people, then we want to be radical. If radicalism means calling for justice for the murder of innocent Liberians at the mining site in Kinjor, then we want to be radical," Wesseh declared, listing various issues such as accountability for misused funds, bad concessions, and the need for better civil servant salaries as reasons for their stance.

Wesseh announced an upcoming retreat for the Youth League, with preparations underway by the committee. He issued a stern warning to internal reactionaries seeking to undermine the party, highlighting CDC's history of handling dissent both internally and externally.

"We appreciate the fact that people may have dissenting views, but we have to always learn to come to the table with these views and find solutions. The CDC has a good history of dealing with internal and external reactionaries, and once you become a threat to a party like the Unity Party, then we will definitely treat you like an opposition," Wesseh asserted.

He concluded by rallying the young attendees to view the Unity Party government as a common adversary, emphasizing the need to confront constitutional violations. Wesseh expressed confidence in CDC's potential for a strong comeback in 2029, encouraging steadfast commitment to the party's cause.

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