Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Liberian opposition leader Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai has condemned the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) partisans\u2019 parade with a casket bearing his image, saying it\u2019s completely unfortunate but he is not surprised.<\/p>\nCDCians printed an inscription on Mr. Boakai\u2019s image that said, \u201cRest in Peace,\u201d and placed several copies on the coffins which they paraded with on the first day of campaigning Saturday, 5 August 2023.<\/p>\n
Partisans of the ruling party paraded with the casket on the principal streets of Monrovia and marched to their party headquarters in Congo Town with key stalwarts and party executives in attendance.<\/p>\n
The group of zealous CDC partisans chanted provocative lyrics such as: \u201cRest in Peace Amb. Boakai; We tell you to leave this thing but still, you say no; Oh, my people, the papy na die oo,\u201d among others.<\/p>\n
The former Liberian vice president, now standard bearer of the opposition Unity Party (UP), is seen as the main rival to incumbent President George Manneh Weah, standard bearer of the ruling CDC.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with the Voice of America\u2019s (VOA\u2019s) \u201cDaybreak Africa\u201d program Monday, 7 August 2023, Amb. Boakai said the CDC is noted for misbehaving and abusing law and order.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the CDC to sign to a peaceful election agreement and begin to misbehave, this way I think it\u2019s quite unfortunate,\u201d said Boakai.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut again that is the CDC. We know them and that is how they are. And so, we are not surprised\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
According to the CDC partisans, their parade with a casket dramatized the celebration of the alleged homegoing of the former vice president.<\/p>\n
The CDC\u2019s action has been greeted with condemnation from within the party itself and several other well-meaning Liberians.<\/p>\n
According to Mr. Boakai, Unity Party will never be drawn into causing elections violence or provocation that will disturb the peace and stability of the country.<\/p>\n
In the interview, Boakai was quizzed about disunity within the opposition and their preparedness to take on the mantle of authority from President Weah and the CDC government.<\/p>\n
In response, Mr. Boakai argued that he doesn\u2019t believe that there is disunity in the opposition.<\/p>\n
Instead, he stated that the Unity Party and the opposition community are doing very well and ready to take on the leadership from President Weah and CDC to restore good governance and economic growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know what people talk about the opposition is divided. I don\u2019t believe so. We may not be working with certain people, but we understand that that is [a] democracy,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs far as the UP collaboration is concerned, we are strong enough to be able to go into the election,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, the opposition community can come together.<\/p>\n
Boakai suggested that Liberians know the situation on the ground and so they will bring the opposition community together to dislodge President Weah.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are not looking for [a] second round before we unite, as it\u2019s said we are. But in the event that happens, we will as the people think,\u201d Boakai indicated.<\/p>\n
He said he has never looked for a second round, it\u2019s the CDC.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are going to elections to make a one round. UP and its collaborators are looking for one round,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
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