Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has condemned as “total nonsense” persistent rumors alleging that she contributed US$15,000 and 1,000 bags of cement toward the construction of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) headquarters.
On Monday, September 1, 2025, Madam Sirleaf called on OK FM’s Afternoon Conversation with Julius Jeh, and dismissed the claims.
She termed the report as a “calculated act of political mischief,” aimed at dividing the country and discrediting her legacy.
“I have not given a single cent or a single bag of cement to the CDC headquarters project.
This is a complete fabrication meant to mislead the public,” Madam Sirleaf said, urging Liberians to verify information before spreading them, mainly on social media (Facebook).
The rumor, widely circulated on social media and within political circles, has ignited debate over Madam Sirleaf’s alleged political loyalties.
Critics argued that this controversy underscores a growing wave of ‘weaponized propaganda’ that threatens to undermine country’s fragile democratic gains.
Analysts cautioned that such deliberate disinformation campaigns not only tarnish national leaders, but also erode public trust at a time when Liberia urgently needs unity and reconciliation.
Concerning Madam Sirleaf’s support, the CDC leadership has remained silent, fueling speculation about the source of the claims.
Some citizens insist that if Madam Sirleaf had made such a contribution, it would have been public knowledge, while others see the episode as a sign of political desperation by CDC’s actors seeking partisan advantage through deceit.
Observers warn that if unchecked, this culture of rumor-driven politics could further entrench mistrust, manipulation, and destabilization ahead of future elections.
In the views of many Liberians, such falsehoods not only damage Madam Sirleaf’s reputation, but also exposed a broader danger of falsehood reportage from detractors.
One observer said: “A political environment where lies are weaponized as strategy, threatens both the credibility of parties and the stability of the state.