Monrovia, Liberia – Former President George Manneh Weah and the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) have begun consultations aimed at building a broad political coalition ahead of Liberia’s 2029 general elections, with discussions reportedly underway regarding a potential vice-presidential candidate.
Speaking during an interview on Spoon FM, former Presidential Chief of Staff Eugene Nagbe disclosed that the CDC is engaging several opposition political parties as part of efforts to forge an alliance for the next presidential race.
According to Nagbe, the discussions involve parties including the Alternative National Congress (ANC), the National Patriotic Party (NPP), the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), and other opposition groups.
He said the ongoing engagements are focused not only on coalition-building but also on identifying a suitable running mate for former President Weah should he contest the 2029 elections.
Nagbe revealed that prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor, ANC Political Leader Alexander B. Cummings, CMC Political Leader Simeon Freeman, and MPC Political Leader Musa Hassan Bility, are among those being considered in the broader discussions surrounding a possible electoral alliance.
He particularly praised Howard-Taylor for her leadership and acknowledged that conversations are being held to determine whether a renewed Weah–Taylor ticket could emerge for the 2029 polls.
“Discussions are ongoing,” Nagbe indicated, adding that no final decision has been reached regarding the vice-presidential slot.
According to him, the CDC and the NPP continue to explore the possibility of Howard-Taylor’s realignment with Weah, while consultations with other opposition parties remain active.
Nagbe noted that as coalition talks progress, the issue of the vice-presidential candidate will remain central to negotiations, with all options still under consideration. He emphasized that the former vice president remains part of the conversation, alongside other opposition leaders whose parties are engaged in the discussions.
The remarks offer one of the clearest indications yet that the CDC is already laying the groundwork for the 2029 elections, seeking to consolidate opposition support and strengthen its chances of returning to power through a united political front.
While coalition negotiations are still at an early stage, Nagbe’s comments suggest that the selection of a running mate and the structure of a potential opposition alliance will be key factors shaping the political landscape in the years leading up to the next presidential election.
