MONROVIA – The Liberty Party has taken a significant step to strengthen its grassroots presence with the induction of new district leaders in Montserrado County. The move is part of the party’s ongoing efforts to reorganize and prepare for the 2029 elections. Speaking at the induction ceremony, LP Political Leader Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence emphasized the importance of ownership, commitment, and institutional development, urging the new leaders to take charge of the party’s growth and mobilize members. THE ANALYST ANTHONY JIFFAN reports.
Liberty Party (LP) Political Leader Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence has called on newly inducted district leaders to take ownership of the party’s growth by strengthening structures, mobilizing members, and committing to institutional development through regular dues payments.
Speaking at the induction of several district leaders in Montserrado County, over the weekend, Senator Karnga-Lawrence praised the new officials for stepping forward to serve, noting that their decision reflects confidence in the party’s mission and leadership.
“Your presence here today shows that you believe in the Liberty Party, you believe in its mission, and you believe in us,” she said. “Many of you waited for the right moment to join this movement, and today you have done so. We say thank you.”
The LP political leader emphasized that the success of any organization whether a government institution or a political party depends on working through proper systems and structures. She said this principle has guided the Liberty Party’s recent efforts to reorganize across the country.
According to Senator Karnga-Lawrence, the party has completed restructuring in Grand Bassa County, 14 districts in Montserrado County, and a total of 17 districts nationwide. She indicated that the restructuring drive will also be extended to RiverCess and Margibi acounties, with plans to move to other regions soon.
She stressed that district leaders will be central to all future party activities, warning that no initiative will be undertaken in any district without the involvement of its local leadership.
“Let me be clear: we will not do anything in your district unless we work through you,” she stated. “After your induction, when you recruit members and inform the party that you are ready, I will come and I will not come empty-handed; I will come with programs.”
Among the programs highlighted is what she described as the Liberty Party’s “largest scholarship program,” which she urged young people to take advantage of. She also committed to strengthening women’s groups, calling women the backbone of the party’s grassroots operations.
Senator Karnga-Lawrence reminded coordinators that the Liberty Party belongs to its members and not to a single individual or political figure.
“The Liberty Party does not belong to Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, it does not belong to Senator Darius Dillon, it does not belong to Jacob Smith it belongs to all of us,” she said. “When you take ownership, you earn a voice.”
She underscored the importance of dues payment, describing it as the foundation of true membership and party sustainability. The political leader reaffirmed the party’s monthly due of one hundred Liberian dollars (L$100) insisting that it is a necessary contribution for maintaining district operations, providing logistical support, and strengthening internal structures.
Senator Karnga-Lawrence expressed optimism about the party’s future, insisting that withcommitment, structure, and financial discipline, the Liberty Party will not fail.
Also speaking at the ceremony, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, Vice Chair for Political Affairs of the Liberty Party (LP), urged the newly inducted district leaders to uphold discipline, commitment, and integrity as they take up leadership roles across Montserrado County. The senator emphasized that the future of the party and its chances in the 2029 elections rests heavily on the work of its district coordinators.
Dillon told the gathering that community expectations and scrutiny will increase as they assume their new roles. He warned that the manner in which district leaders respond to public inquiries will either strengthen or weaken the party’s image.
“As you go out to serve in your various districts, some people will ask, ‘What did you bring for us?’ Others will test your resolve,” Dillon said. “Your response must reflect commitment, discipline, and belief in the Liberty Party. The way you answer those questions will determine how the party grows.”
The senator stressed that the conduct of district leaders is crucial to recruitment and community confidence. According to him, coordinators who serve with integrity will bring new members into the fold, while poor behavior will hinder the party’s expansion.
Dillon used an analogy to underscore the importance of building the party’s own institutional strength. “When you help other people cook their food, the portion they decide to give you is what you will receive. But when you cook your own food, you determine what goes on your plate,” he said. He noted that while other political parties are visibly mobilizing ahead of 2029, the Liberty Party must also build momentum through unity and hard work.
“We cannot do it unless we do it together,” he added. “We must strengthen this party so that the Liberty Party can be at the table to win elections, transform the country, and improve lives.”
Dillon encouraged district leaders to remind their communities that the Liberty Party is bringing something more meaningful than temporary favors—namely, a vision for long-term change in Liberia.
He also invoked the legacy and symbolism of key party figures, describing the late Charles Walker Brumskine as the LP’s “Moses,” whose vision must be preserved. He praised Political Leader Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence as the “Joshua” carrying that legacy forward.
The senator acknowledged the challenges of running a political institution, but expressed confidence in the dedication of long-standing members whose loyalty dates back nearly two decades.
The ceremony which brought together several party leaders, members, sympathisers and well-wishers marked another major step in the party’s ongoing effort to strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of future national elections.