Twenty executive members of Liberia’s historic True Whig Party (TWP) have passed a vote of no confidence in the party’s chairman, Reginald Goodridge, citing what they describe as actions inconsistent with his status and a pattern of leadership failure.
The dramatic political move followed a high-level executive committee meeting held on April 30, 2025. According to an official statement issued by the dissenting members, the vote was triggered by Chairman Goodridge’s alleged refusal to convene a national convention, an obligation mandated every six years under the party’s constitution.
The statement further accused Chairman Goodridge of presiding over what they called a “steady and troubling decline” of the party, which was once the dominant political force in Liberia for decades.
“After a thorough review of the leadership’s handling of party affairs, it is our unanimous decision that Chairman Goodridge no longer enjoys the confidence of this executive body,” the statement read.
Among the signatories of the resolution are the party’s Standard Bearer, Mr. Eric Olison, along with nine county chairpersons, National Chairlady, and prominent youth leaders including Hawa Johnson and Dukuly Mambu.
The group emphasized their commitment to restoring the dignity and democratic structures of the True Whig Party, which has struggled in recent years to regain relevance in the Liberian political landscape.
Chairman Goodridge has not publicly responded to the vote, and it remains unclear whether he intends to challenge the action or step aside.
The development marks a new chapter in the internal wrangling that has plagued the TWP in recent years, raising questions about the future leadership direction of Liberia’s oldest political institution.
