A war general who goes by the tittle, ‘Evangelist’ has strongly warned individuals, and political groups advocating for the return of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) to power to desist.
Joshua Milton Blahyi, widely known as “General Butt Naked,” declared that he would not remain silent if the party attempts to regain the presidency.
He also accuses opposition of threatening the country’s hard-earned peace.
Blahyi told journalists in Monrovia that his position was driven by concerns over threats to civil stability.
He warned that political activities, and statements perceived as threatening the country’s peace should be taken seriously.
“I just came to warn y’all!!; Y’all try it, and let’s see.”
Blahyi accused some political actors of allowing themselves to be influenced by “misleading political narratives.”
He specifically criticized Pauletta Wie, a lady from the CDC telling her to stop her actions capable of threatening the peace.
He questioned Madam Wie’s understanding of the consequences of war, and warned against “irresponsible political conduct.”
“This war thing, y’all ain’t know anything about war.”
He added: “Those making statements he considers threatening to national stability should reconsider their actions.”
Blahyi, a former warlord also dismissed the possibility of former President George Oppong Weah winning another presidential election.
He insisted that supporters of the CDC should not waste their time pursuing another return to power.
“I can never sit in this country, and allow CDC to come back to power here, No way.” Blahyi described himself as a defender of “civil stability.”
He however, promised to accept another victory by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, and the ruling Unity Party if such a victory were genuinely earned through a credible electoral process.
He argued that a strong and reasonable opposition was necessary to hold the government accountable.
Blahyi expressed disappointment over the alignment of influential opposition figures with Weah and the CDC. He argued that the development could weaken political alternatives, and undermine efforts to scrutinize the Boakai administration.
He also urged Alexander Benedict Cummings, leader of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC), to distance himself from CDC. He warned that cooperation with Weah’s political camp could leave voters without a credible alternative.
Blahyi argued that presenting CDC as the principal opposition could make it difficult for voters to distinguish between competing political choices.
His remarks have raised questions about the tone of political discourse, and the implications of inflammatory language for national reconciliation and democratic competition.
The comments also underscored the importance of peaceful political engagement, respect for opposing views and adherence to democratic principles.
In a related development, CDC too has warned of election dispute. The party also demanded justice for supporters, they say, were killed in past political violence.
The warning was delivered on Saturday, November 7, during the party’s Martyrs’ Day commemoration in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County, under the theme: “They Carried the Struggle, We Carry Their Legacy.”
The event converged party leaders, lawmakers, and supporters to remember deceased partisans, and reaffirm the political ambitions.
In his keynote address, Madam Paulita C.C. Wie accused the ruling Unity Party administration of failing to improve the living conditions of ordinary Liberians.
She warned that CDC would resist any attempt to deny former President George Weah victory in the 2029 elections.
“To the office of Pres. Weah, we are not putting bibles on our chests anymore comes 2029; we will return fire for fire,” Wie declared, in remarks that could heighten political tensions ahead of the next electoral contest.
Her statement has raised concerns about the language of political confrontation, particularly as Liberia continues to grapple with the legacy of electoral violence, and the need to strengthen democratic institutions.
While political parties have the right to defend their electoral interests, threats of retaliation risk undermining call for peaceful political competition.
Wie also accused the government of mismanaging approximately US$1.2 billion in public resources, alleging that the funds benefited officials rather than ordinary citizens.
However, the allegations were not accompanied by supporting evidence in the account of her speech.
