Snowe Warns of Fierce 2029 Elections – Questions Opposition Readiness; Cautions Weah Not to Contest

MONROVIA – Liberia’s political landscape is heating up, with politicians jumping the gun on the 2029 elections. The ruling Unity Party government, led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, seems to be drifting from its governance agenda, getting entangled in a messy political conflagration with the opposition. This premature politicking is causing tensions in the country, with some politicians prioritizing their own ambitions over national interests. Speaking to the evolving situation, Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, opined that the opposition, including parties like the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), is also guilty of playing politics ahead of time. He warned that the 2029 elections will be “deadly” and predicted a major political shift, with long-serving legislators facing challenges from new forces. The Analyst reports.

Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has warned that Liberia’s 2029 general elections will be the most consequential in the nation’s political history, expressing concern over the opposition’s lack of coordination and urgency.

Speaking on OK FM yesterday, Senator Snowe stated that the government appears more focused on 2029 than addressing governance issues, while the opposition seems fragmented and lacking intensity.

Snowe recalled the Unity Party’s time in opposition, where they acted in unison, holding the government accountable, and contrasts it with today’s opposition.

“Nearly two years into this administration, I do not see that same hunger,” Snowe said, pointing out confusion about leadership and direction.

He predicted a major political shift in 2029, describing the contest as “deadly” in competition and intensity.

“Long-serving legislators will be challenged, and many will be defeated,” he warned.

Snowe also mentioned that the real contest for power will begin around 2026, stating that “Things may look warm now, but the real heat is still ahead”.

Regarding his own political future, Snowe remains noncommittal. “For now, I am watching, listening, and preparing for what lies ahead.”

Snowe’s comments come amid controversy over his alleged statement wishing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai fails in office, which he denies.

The government has accused him of making inflammatory remarks, while Snowe claims his words were misinterpreted and is calling for an investigation.

 According to Senator Snowe he finds it “strange” that major opposition parties, including the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and other opposition political parties are not demonstrating the same level of political hunger and engagement displayed in the past.

 “What I see now is a government that appears more focused on 2029 than on addressing some of the major governance issues confronting the country today,” Snowe said. “At the same time, the opposition does not seem to have the same thirst or intensity we once saw.”

 The Bomi County lawmaker recalled that when the Unity Party and its allies were in opposition, they acted in unison and consistently held the government accountable.

He cited mass protests during controversies such as the alleged misuse of stimulus funds and missing public money, noting that the opposition at the time projected itself as a single, trusted force despite differences in political background.

“Nearly two years into this administration, I do not see that same hunger,” Snowe observed. “Instead, there is confusion—confusion about leadership, about direction, and about who is truly engaged in the politics.”

According to Snowe, today’s opposition appears fragmented, with various parties and camps advancing individual ambitions rather than a shared national agenda. While political names are frequently mentioned, he said there is no clear, unified front capable of inspiring public confidence.

Reflecting on the CPP era, Snowe acknowledged that although disagreements existed over leadership and presidential ambitions, unity remained the opposition’s greatest strength for a long period. “That unity carried them far, even though divisions later emerged,” he said.

Looking ahead, Snowe predicted that the 2029 elections will usher in a major political shift. He described the contest as “deadly” not in terms of violence but in competition and intensity, warning that many long-dominant political figures will be forced into retirement by voters.

“Long-serving legislators will be challenged, and many will be defeated,” he said. “New forces will emerge, and the political dynamics will change dramatically.”

However, Snowe cautioned that Liberia has not yet entered the height of the political season. In his view, the real contest for power will begin to take shape around 2026. “Things may look warm now, but the real heat is still ahead,” he noted.

“For now, I am watching, listening, and preparing for what lies ahead,” he said.

Snowe’s comments come amid growing national debate over governance, opposition strategy, and the direction of Liberia’s post-2023 political landscape, with many observers already casting their eyes toward the pivotal 2029 polls.