The main opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), through its National Youth League, has pledged support to the ‘STAND July 17th Protest,’ headed by its former Party Chairman Molubah Morlu. The endorsement culminated in a vibrant street parade across central Monrovia, signaling a heightened build-up to the anticipated mass action. Journalist Rufus Divine Brooks, Jr., reports.
Hundreds of youth, clad in party colors and chanting slogans of solidarity, took to the streets of the capital, traversing key arteries and gathering significant public attention. The procession, which wound its way through strategic points, served as a strong visual statement of the CDC’s commitment and support for the STAND movement’s objectives.
The endorsement from a major opposition force like the CDC could be a crucial turning point in the momentum for the July 17th protest. It lends significant political weight and organizational capacity to the demonstration, potentially galvanizing a larger segment of the populace to participate.
Political analysts suggest this move could put increased pressure on the current administration to address the grievances that form the basis of the STAND protest. While the specific grievances driving the STAND protest were not explicitly detailed in the Youth League’s public pronouncements during the parade, the general call for the July 17th demonstration underscores growing public sentiment on various national issues.
The coming days would see further build-up and anticipation as the protest date approaches, with organizers aiming for a substantial turnout. As the nation eyes the looming July 17th date, the political temperature in Liberia is clearly on the rise, with the CDC’s public endorsement adding a powerful dynamic to the impending protest.
