Monrovia, April 11, 2026 — The National Chairman of the CDC-Council of Patriots (CDC-COP), Foday N. Massaquoi, has endorsed the planned April 14 “March for Jobs and Justice,” describing the current state of Liberia as deteriorating under the leadership of President Joseph Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung.
In a strongly worded statement titled “Message to the Motherland,” Massaquoi called on Liberians to participate in the protest organized by the Student Unification Party (SUP), arguing that the demonstration is driven by worsening socio-economic conditions rather than partisan interests.
According to him, the protest seeks to amplify the voices of ordinary citizens, including market women, unemployed graduates, motorcyclists, and other vulnerable groups facing hardship.
“The decision to endorse the April 14 march was made for the ordinary people—those who wake up with hope and sleep in disappointment due to massive joblessness and little to no opportunities,” Massaquoi stated.
He further alleged that Liberia is grappling with growing insecurity, unexplained deaths, rising unemployment, and what he described as “consistent violations of the Constitution.”
Massaquoi referenced a 2025 report by the World Bank, which estimates that about 45 percent of Liberians—approximately 2.5 million people—live in multidimensional poverty, surviving on less than $2.15 per day.
Describing the planned protest as a “defining moment,” the CDC-COP chairman warned that failure by citizens to speak out against perceived injustices could have long-term consequences for the country’s future.
The April 14 protest, organized by SUP, is expected to draw participants from various sectors of society and comes amid increasing public debate over economic conditions and governance in Liberia.
Authorities have yet to officially respond to Massaquoi’s statement, but security observers anticipate heightened attention as the protest date approaches.
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