Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County – June 27, 2026 – Alternative National Congress (ANC) Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings has called for greater unity among Liberia’s opposition parties, urging them to work together to hold the Unity Party-led government accountable while presenting a united front ahead of the 2029 general elections.
Serving as keynote speaker during the Congress for Democratic Change’s (CDC) 22nd anniversary celebration in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, Cummings congratulated the CDC on reaching the milestone and described the party as a movement that transformed Liberia’s political landscape by empowering ordinary citizens.
“The formation of the Congress for Democratic Change was a pivotal moment in the course of our political dispensation,” Cummings said. “This party of the masses, led by former President George Weah, gave voice to the voiceless, hope to the hopeless, and courage to the downtrodden.”
He praised the CDC for creating opportunities for Liberians from marginalized communities to serve in national leadership, saying the party demonstrated that people from communities such as West Point, Clara Town, Logan Town, and New Kru Town could rise to become ministers, lawmakers, commissioners, and even President.
Drawing parallels between his own life and that of former President George Weah, Cummings recounted his upbringing in Point Four and his rise through education and the private sector to become a senior executive of a global corporation before returning to Liberia to enter politics.
He said both men shared similar experiences of being underestimated despite their achievements.
“I know what it means to be overlooked and underestimated,” Cummings said. “Similarly with your Standard Bearer and our former President George Weah—a simple man blessed by God who came back to serve his people.”
According to the ANC leader, Liberia’s political future should not be defined by party affiliation but by a shared commitment to national development.
“We may each be identified by different party labels, but from one root—Liberia—which remains our common denominator,” he said. “Our destinies are inseparably linked, and so our future must be built together.”
Criticizes Government Performance
A significant portion of Cummings’ address focused on what he described as Liberia’s longstanding governance challenges, including poverty, inequality, weak institutions, and political exclusion.
He argued that successive governments have failed to fairly distribute national resources and accused the current Unity Party administration of continuing that trend.
According to Cummings, Liberia has become increasingly divided along political and ethnic lines, while governance has failed to address the needs of ordinary citizens.
He also criticized what he described as weak public institutions, alleging selective enforcement of the law, political interference in the judiciary, and unequal treatment in anti-corruption efforts.
Cummings further expressed concern about the country’s growing drug problem, referencing the recent cocaine seizure at Roberts International Airport.
He called for an independent and transparent investigation into the approximately US$19 million cocaine bust, saying all individuals found responsible should be held accountable regardless of their status.
“The proliferation of drugs is no joke,” he declared. “No one will be allowed to ‘eat show’ on us with this case.”
The ANC Political Leader also called for an independent investigation into the Foyah road project and recent tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border.
Opposition Unity Ahead of 2029
Cummings urged opposition political parties—including the ANC, CDC, Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), National Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberty Party (LPP), All Liberian Party (ALP), and others—to strengthen cooperation in holding the government accountable.
“Our strength lies in opposition solidarity,” he said.
Addressing speculation surrounding his own presidential ambitions, Cummings maintained that Liberia’s future is more important than any individual’s political aspirations.
“The kind of change we seek is bigger than any one person,” he stated. “It is about all of us putting our personal ambitions aside.”
He added that he would be willing to play any role necessary to achieve national transformation.
“If I have to be the driver or the car boy to get us to our destination of a better Liberia, I will,” Cummings told the gathering.
Calls for Inclusive Leadership
Cummings concluded by calling for leadership that promotes equality, accountability, and inclusive development while expanding opportunities for all Liberians regardless of political affiliation.
He urged Liberians to reject mediocrity, invest in education, strengthen democratic institutions, and work collectively to break the cycle of poverty and inequality.
“Together, we can build a Liberia where opportunity is not the privilege of a few—but the right of all,” he said.
He ended his address by urging Liberians to unite around what he described as a mission to transform the country, declaring, “Together, we can replace the failed Rescue Mission in 2029 and begin the mission to fix Liberia.”
Cummings’ remarks included a number of criticisms and allegations directed at the current government. Those statements reflect his views as expressed during the address and were not accompanied by responses from the Unity Party-led administration.
