The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Secretary General, Wilfred N. Bangura, has formally filed a complaint against several government officials for their involvement in political activities during the Nimba County Senatorial by-election.
On April 13, 2025, it was observed that senior officials from the Unity Party (UP)-led Government, including Mo Ali, Amos Tweh, Clarence Massaquoi, and the Monsterrado County Superintendent, were actively engaged in campaign activities in Nimba County.
Secretary General Bangura expressed concerns over this clear violation of Section 5.1 of the Code of Conduct for Public Officials and Employees of the Government of Liberia. He pointed out that Section 5.1 states: “All officials appointed by the President of the Republic of Liberia shall not engage in political activities, canvass, or contest for elected offices.”
He emphasized that this blatant disregard for the law represents a breach of the Code of Conduct and jeopardizes the integrity of Liberia’s democratic process. The CMC strongly condemns this behavior and urges the appropriate authorities to investigate and take immediate action as mandated.
Bangura noted that such misconduct directly undermines the integrity of Liberia’s electoral process and sets a dangerous precedent for future elections if left unaddressed. He expressed confidence in the Ombudsman’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that public officials are held accountable, regardless of their political affiliation or status. He added that the CMC is ready to provide any additional information required for the investigation.
However, during an interview on OK Morning Rush on Monday, April 14, 2024, UP Secretary General Amos Tweh clarified that they did not violate the Code of Conduct. He explained that the officials visited Nimba County on a non-working day, did not use any government resources, and were there merely to convey a message from party executive members of the UP.
