PHOTO: Rev. Aldophus Capehard franked by two executives of TWP
By Augustine Octavius, augustineoctavius@gmail.com
The grand old True Whig Party has unveiled plans to hold its national convention that will lead to the holding of election of a new corps of officers who run the affairs of the TWP for the up to the presidential and legislative elections.
This development comes in the wake of reports of a leadership rivalry in which a section of the oldest exiting political party in Liberia has been agitating for the removal of TWP incumbent Chairman, Reginald Goodridge a former Minister of Information of Liberia.
A senior member of the national executive committee, Reverend Aldophus Capehart disclosed a formal communication has been sent to the National Elections Commission informing them of the plans aimed at holding its convention and elect its corps of officers.
Addressing a press conference held at the TWP headquarters in Monrovia on Thursday, Rev. Capehart explained that a committee headed by Seton Sackor has been appointed to head the convention committee on October 30, 2025
According to him, the national convention will provide the avenue for the election for a new national executive committee will stair the affairs of the TWP
Rev. Capehart re-affirmed the TWP support to the Unity Party Alliance and all of its development including the ARREST Agenda.
The TWP executive commended officials of government for the level of development and level of peace prevailing in the country thus far.
Resolution to remove Goodrich still stands
On the issue of Reginald Goodride, he maintained that the resolution reliving him as National Chairman of the TWP still stands and nobody do business with him in the name of the party.
But Mr. Goodrich has so far not publicly reacted to the pronouncement.
Rev. Capehart said that the decision has also been communicated to the National Elections Commission and the national convention will pave the way for the elections of new breed of leaders.
He used the occasion to inform the public that the TWP has the blue print for the reconstruction of Liberia and the elephant has woken up in the forest.