MONROVIA – Musa Hassan Bility, Standard Bearer of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), has declared Margibi County the party’s new national base, marking a strategic shift in the party’s focus ahead of the 2026 elections. Bility made the announcement during a weekend engagement with various stakeholders in Margibi, emphasizing the county’s strategic importance in national politics. Bility stated that CMC has already secured strong support in Nimba and Bong counties and is now expanding to Margibi to build a formidable presence. The party has already set up its headquarters, residence, and radio stations in the county, with plans to launch development projects, including a new high school, road construction, and solar streetlights. As THE ANALYST’S GEORGE FLOMO reports, Bility also vows to prioritize education, economic empowerment, and rural electrification, promising that Margibi will become the center of CMC’s national development program starting 2026.
Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Standard Bearer Musa Hassan Bility has announced an aggressive political and development shift into Margibi County, declaring it the new national base of the party as preparations intensify for the 2026 elections.
Speaking during a weekend engagement with women groups, youth, traditional leaders, the Nimba community, Muslims, Christians, and other local stakeholders, Bility said CMC is no longer operating from its “comfort zone” in Nimba but is stretching outward to build a formidable presence in a county he describes as strategically important for national politics.
“We are taking this stretch out… Nimba is our comfort zone and there’s no threat there,” Bility said. “We are coming to sit down here, create a bunker, and build a base in Margibi. That will allow us to launch into Montserrado,” he asserted rather militantly.
Equipping the Base
Bility disclosed that the party had already secured the necessary logistics for its full-scale establishment in Margibi. According to him, CMC Margibi Headquarters is ready, “the political leader’s county residence is ready, and Truth FM, in collaboration with Blueberry Radio, is set to broadcast from the county.”
He continued: “All modalities are in place. The office is ready, the home of the political leader is ready, the radio station is ready. This is just the beginning—more meetings will come.”
He emphasized that Margibi will become the center of CMC’s national development program starting 2026.
New Political Battleground
Pressed on why he was shifting focus to Margibi, Bility said CMC has already secured strong support in Nimba and Bong, and it is now time to expand strategically.
“We deal with Nimba already. We know what we have there and that will not change,” he stated confidently. “We’ve done sufficient work in Bong County, and now we’re coming to Margibi to build a new base.”
Infrastructure Projects Launch
Bility revealed that he recently broke ground for a new high school in District #5, describing education and development as central pillars of CMC’s agenda.
He said he prefers to visit communities personally to assess needs and speak directly with citizens, especially women’s groups.
Among other development pledges for Margibi and Liberia are: Loans for women’s Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLA), Road construction to ease farm-to-market access, Solar streetlights for villages that have “never seen light”; economic empowerment initiatives for market women, and A rapid rural electrification campaign.
“We want to remove darkness,” Bility said. “No village and no town will be left behind”.
What he called ‘Big Mouth Politics” won’t work here, he said in an apparent challenge to political foes.
In a direct message to rival politicians, Bility warned that Margibi will not be swayed by empty promises.
“Any politician who wants to compete with us here—big mouth won’t solve it, cussing won’t solve it, tribalism won’t solve it,” he said. “You have to prove yourself. You have to do what I’m doing or do more.”
He accused some leaders of benefiting from the people while giving nothing back, and insisted the era of promises without results is over.
To Build Home in Margibi
Bility confirmed that he is acquiring a land in the county to build a personal residence, describing it as a long-term commitment to the people.
“I believe Margibi people will welcome me,” he said. “Margibi is a pivotal pillar in our strategy.”
Margibi Is Getting Pennies
Citing the proposed US$1.2 billion national budget, Bility criticized what he called the disproportionate allocation of funds to Margibi, arguing that the 5th largest county receives less than US$500,000.
“That has to stop,” he said. “The more people you have, the more money you should get. The same abuse happening to Nimba is happening to Margibi.”
He vowed that under a CMC government, budget distribution will reflect population size and developmental need.
Targetting Underperforming Lawmakers
Bility announced that CMC will work with Margibi citizens to promote “clean choices” in the next elections, supporting lawmakers who have delivered and replacing those who have failed.
“At the appropriate time, we will identify the districts lacking behind,” he said. “We will put candidates against non-performing representatives and remove them.”
Bility expressed disappointment at reports that students still pay fees at the Booker Washington Institute (BWI).
“The day CMC takes power, nobody will pay a single $5 at BWI,” he promised.
He also pledged to expand the institution, arguing that it has not grown in nearly 50 years despite having land and potential.
In closing, Bility said CMC is focused on development, not political theatrics.
“All the other things you hear in the streets about us—that is not what we want. What we want are roads, schools, hospitals, and free education,” he said.
He assured citizens that once CMC steps into Margibi, “the county will never be the same again.”