“… we’re building a Party that will outlive generations…our leadership is positioning the UP for political vibrancy to serve for 200 years,” Mr. Tarpeh.
The chairman of the governing Unity Party (UP), J. Luther Tarpeh, (a reverend by title), has confirmed that the Party is going to rule for 200 years.
Tarpeh, who revealed that the project forms part of the Party broader vision is to build a sustainable political institution that will serve the Liberian people for generations to come.
“Our leadership is positioning the Unity Party for political vibrancy. It is time to build a great party that will serve the Liberian people for the next 200 years and beyond,” Mr. Tarpeh wrote in a recent Facebook post.
The ruling Unity Party (UP), Tarpeh said, has embarked on an ambitious plan to establish permanent headquarters in all 15 counties.
This, he said, is a move aimed at strengthening the Party grassroots presence and institutional foundation.
Tarpeh made the announcement in his capacity as the National Chairman of the governing Unity Party.
He said the official date for the project launch is scheduled on December 6, 2025, “when the Unity Party will begin setting up its county headquarters, starting with major regional hubs.”
Party officials say the initiative will not only decentralize UP’s operations, but also empower local chapters to actively participate in governance, policy discussions, and membership growth.
Observers describe the move as a strategic step toward solidifying the party’s post-election structure and preparing for future political contests.
A Brief History of the Unity Party (UP)
The Unity Party (UP) was founded in 1984 by the late Dr. Edward B. Kesselly. It emerged as one of Liberia’s leading political institutions advocating for democracy, peace and reconstruction during the post-war era.
UP gained national prominence in 2006 with the election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female president, who served two terms until 2018. After losing to the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) in 2017, the Party returned to power in 2024 under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
Now under Reverend J. Luther Tarpeh’s chairmanship, the Party is focused on institutional renewal, youth inclusion, and long-term political stability with the goal of remaining a dominant force in Liberia’s democracy for the next two centuries.
Source: Daniel Theophilus Cole/knewsonline.com