Koijee Escalates Internal Political Tensions with Allegations Against NPP Chairman Mulbah

Monrovia, Liberia — The political landscape within the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and its allied partners has reached a boiling point as Secretary General Jefferson Koijee continues his aggressive public scrutiny of National Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman George Sylvester Mulbah. On September 11, 2026, Koijee utilized his social media presence to intensify a series of pointed inquiries that challenge not only the integrity of Chairman Mulbah but also the operational ethics of the current administration under Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung. At the core of the controversy is a binary question: Is Chairman Mulbah on the payroll of the Office of the Vice President? While the inquiry might seem standard in a functioning democracy, the implications for the NPP—a pivotal member of the former ruling coalition—are profound.

Koijee’s persistence suggests a strategic attempt to expose potential conflicts of interest that could compromise the independence of the NPP as an opposition force. The relationship between the NPP and the CDC has been fraught with structural complexity since the 2017 election cycle, and the recent power struggles involving former Vice President and NPP Standard Bearer, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, have only exacerbated these tensions. By linking Mulbah’s professional status to his political alignment, Koijee is questioning whether the NPP’s leadership is being co-opted by the current executive branch, thereby neutralizing it as a viable political competitor.

The dispute has not remained limited to employment status. Koijee has also reopened a 2018 property controversy that serves as a case study in how historical political narratives are recycled to discredit opponents. Referring to a 2018 statement made by then-Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, Mo Ali, regarding a $250,000 property, Koijee highlighted a glaring contradiction. He noted that if the property was formerly associated with him for the sake of political optics eight years ago, it cannot now be conveniently attributed to Vice President Koung without admitting to past fabrication.

This 'property warfare' is a common trope in Liberian politics, where high-value assets are frequently used to paint rivals as corrupt or unaccountable. For the broader Liberian public, this specific spat represents a frustrating cycle of political theater that often distracts from substantive legislative and economic policy debates. The accusation that the current government operates as a 'cocaine regime' marks a significant shift in rhetoric. By utilizing this charged terminology, Koijee is tapping into public anxieties surrounding the nation’s ongoing drug epidemic—a crisis that has seen an influx of illicit substances and a corresponding spike in youth vulnerability across Monrovia and its environs.

This framing is a deliberate attempt to link the alleged moral failings of political figures to the existential threats facing the Liberian citizenry. Furthermore, the mention of tenure protections and judicial authority speaks to deeper concerns regarding the erosion of democratic checks and balances. Liberia has long struggled with the executive branch’s overreach, particularly regarding the summary dismissal of officials in tenured positions. These positions were designed by the legislature to provide a buffer against political victimization and to ensure continuity in vital regulatory and service-delivery roles.

Koijee’s insistence that political power must not supersede the Constitution serves as a rallying cry for proponents of institutional integrity. Historically, the West African sub-region has witnessed the degradation of governance through the slow strangulation of independent regulatory bodies. From the perspective of regional stability, the strength of Liberia’s institutions remains a primary concern for ECOWAS partners. If political parties—which are supposed to be the nurseries of democracy—are seen to be trading favors for positions or engaging in character assassination over property titles, the public’s faith in the electoral process will inevitably decline.

The implications for the 2029 election cycle are already manifesting in these early skirmishes. The NPP, historically a significant power broker, is currently navigating a period of internal realignment that has left its base fragmented. If Chairman Mulbah is indeed entangled in an employment arrangement with the Vice President’s office, it may signal an effective absorption of the NPP into the current administration’s orbit, leaving the CDC and other opposition elements to reorganize without their traditional partners. Koijee’s call for facts over 'noise' and 'insults' underscores a growing demand for empirical evidence in public discourse.

In a digital age where misinformation spreads rapidly, the demand that leaders present documents and verifiable records to support their claims is a positive, albeit contentious, development. However, the efficacy of this strategy remains to be seen. As Koijee noted in his concluding remarks, 'Power may intimidate individuals, but it cannot intimidate history.' The challenge for the Liberian electorate is to sift through the rhetoric and hold all actors accountable, regardless of their party affiliation.

The ongoing exchange is more than a personal vendetta; it is a symptom of a political system under pressure, grappling with questions of loyalty, corruption, and the constitutional limits of executive influence. As the nation moves forward, the ability of these leaders to shift from personal attacks to substantive policy engagement will be the true test of their commitment to the Liberian people. For now, the public remains a spectator to a high-stakes standoff that echoes the volatility of past political eras, reminding observers that while the actors change, the underlying tensions surrounding the consolidation of power remain a constant feature of the Liberian political landscape. The demand for transparency is not merely a tactic of political opposition; it is an essential requirement for the long-term health of the republic's governance framework.

Whether Chairman Mulbah provides the requested clarity or chooses to ignore the ultimatum, the questions raised by the CDC Secretary General have successfully brought the issue of institutional independence into the national spotlight, forcing a public reckoning on the nature of political alliances and the sanctity of tenure in public service.