Gongloe Crashes July ‘17 Protest’
Writing By Godgift Harris
Counsellor Taiwan Saye Gongloe, has officially crashed the upcoming “Enough is Enough” protest scheduled for July 17, 2025.
Cllr. Gongloe, cites deep concerns over “political hypocrisy” among the so-called protest’s organizers. The pending protest is reportedly headed by opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Stalwart, Moluba Morlu.
Cllr. Gongloe, contested the 2023 presidential election on the ticket of the opposition, Liberian People’s Party (LPP).
On his official Facebook page, Gongloe, a renowned lawyer said, while the LPP fully supports the constitutional right of Liberians to assemble and protest peacefully, his party will not align with individuals or political actors, “contributed to the country’s prolonged governance failures.”
Until becoming a ‘civil society actor,’ Morlu chaired the CDC.
“The LPP supports citizens’ rights to speak against poverty and poor governance,” but not to support a group of anybody,” Gongloe said.
“The struggle for change must be rooted in integrity, not any kind of political convenience.”
The LPP’s statement, which accompanied Gongloe’s post, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to civic engagement and democratic reform.
It highlighted the current national challenges, including worsening economic hardship, systemic mismanagement
and a shrinking culture of accountability under the regime of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung.
“Liberians have every right to raise their voices,” the party declared.
“But we must not allow a dangerous cycle where the very people responsible for national decline seek to recast themselves as agents of change.”
Though, no individuals were directly named, political observers believe the LPP’s message was aimed at certain former officials of the George Weah administration, among them, a Molubah Morlu.
These individuals, once central to previous administrations, have recently emerged as vocal critics of the Boakai government.
The “Enough is Enough” pending protest, organized by a coalition of opposition parties, civil society groups and grassroots movements is expected to call attention to the country’s deteriorating economy, rising unemployment, and alleged lack of government transparency.
Yet, Gongloe’s decision to pull the LPP out of the protest has sparked new debate about credibility within the opposition bloc, as to who should lead national efforts for reform.
“The protest loses moral force when it becomes a platform for recycled political actors, including Morlu and Isaac Jackson,” the LPP warned.
“We cannot be part of a movement that includes those whose public records mirrored the very failures they now denounce.”
Lawyer Gongloe meanwhile, urged Liberians to remain engaged, but vigilant void of violence.
“We must not forget that real reform starts with self-examination,” adding: “Liberians deserve better, not only from the current administration, but from all those seeking leadership.”
Political observers that LPP’s withdrawal from the protest has added complexity to the already fragmented opposition landscape.
While the party is known for its principled stance, and reformist outlook, some critics argue that its detachment may weaken collective efforts to hold the government accountable.
Meanwhile, on the streets of Monrovia, opinions are mixed, some citizens, like businesswoman, Ma Korto Jallah, questioned the sincerity of the protest’s organizers.
“For six years, you were chairman in government, and saw nothing wrong, rather to see a liquor talk,” Jallah said.
“This protest is not in the interest of Liberian people; we just want to eat our dry rice in peace.”
In response to security concerns, the Liberia National Police has promised to maintain ‘law and order’ at any time.