New Party Emerges

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Mr. G. Wesseh Blamo, LAPP Political Leader

MONROVIA-OCTOBER 27, 2025: A new political party has emerged on the country’s already blotted political landscape with a clear and united mandate for new leadership, focused on honesty, inclusive growth, and institutional integrity.

The Liberian Alternative People’s Party (LAPP) has already hit the grounds running with a successful convention, which is seen as a testament of its preparedness to change the governance and political dynamics of the country.

LAPP at its convention held Saturday in Cooper Farm, Paynesville elected Mr. G. Wesseh Blamo, a venerated public servant as its political leader, signaling a broad determination to put the country’s interest first and ensure that round poles are put in round squares.

In a passionate acceptance speech, the LAPP political leader outlined a vision for a better Liberia and pledging to work tirelessly to restore the country’s economy and integrity, emphasizing that the time for “politics as usual” is over, and that the people of Liberia are calling for change.

“I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a profound sense of duty. Thank you for the hard work,” he said in an appealing statement, saying the convention was more than just a vote, rather a testament to the vibrancy of “our democracy and the unity of our party.”
The LAPP Political Leader informed the gathering of party loyalists and stalwarts that “The people of Liberia are asking for economic dignity, improved infrastructure and social services, and an end to corruption,” the LAPP leader said. “We will implement practical plans to lift our people out of poverty and give them the dignity they need to live proudly as Liberians.”

He said the people of Liberia are calling for change and that the LAPP is the “genuine alternative for the Liberian people and a people-centered movement founded on the principles of honesty, integrity, inclusive growth, and justice.”

The Political Leader emboldened his partisans with assurance that they have emerged from this convention stronger, more focused, and ready to lead.

“Let me emphasize that the time for politics as usual is over,” he stressed. “The people of LIBERIA are calling for CHANGE; a CHANGE that is built on HONESTY and TRUST.”

He laid out the LAPP’s policy initiatives as economic dignity through jobs creation and a strong middle class through private sector investment, and ensuring that the nation’s wealth benefits all citizens.

“Our people want the wealth of this Nation to be managed well; they deserve to live with dignity. How can Liberia be so blessed with natural resources, but its people are living in poverty?” he asked.

According to him,  LAPP will implement practical plans to LIFT our people out of poverty and give them the dignity they need to live proudly as Liberians, stressing that the party will create jobs and a strong middle class through private sector investment.

He emphasized “We will ensure that our nation’s wealth benefits all citizens, not just a few.”

Mr. Blamo declared that the LAPP is committed to strengthening institutions that prevent misuse of public resources.

On national healing, he disclosed the Liberia’s strength lies in its diversity, recalling that recent actions have raised concerns about fairness and respect for institutional protections.

The LAPP boss informed partisans that laws that established tenured positions must be upheld, and the justice system must remain impartial and trusted by all citizens.

“Permit me to say this. For too long, our country has suffered setbacks when government decisions did not fully respond to the needs of the people,” he disclosed.

Aware of the excesses of politics, Mr. Blamo made it clear that he expects criticism from opponents and skepticism from some quarters as part of political life, but stressed “The important point is that we address concerns constructively and focus on building consensus.”

He weighed in on the country’s checkered history, recalling the 1979 Rice Riot caused by a proposed increase in the price of a 100 pound bag of rice from USD22.00 to USD26.00.

“Also, on April 12, 1980, there was a coup d’état driven by deep ethnic tensions and an imbalance in political inclusion,” he historicized, and retrospected the civil war that resulted from divisions, marginalization and discrimination.

“Efforts over recent years strengthened anti-corruption institutions and protections for tenured positions to build trust in governance. Since the transition of government in January 2024, there have been actions that raise concern about the protection of those institutions,” the LAPP Political leader noted.

He said these developments risk returning us to painful episodes of our past and undermining progress made to strengthen institutions. We must avoid repeating those mistakes.

“We must respect the Constitution, bridge divides, respect differing views, and work together as one nation, under God,” he called.

Mr. Blamo called on national leaders to govern inclusively, ensuring every view is respected irrespective of party affiliation or county of origin.

“Liberia belongs to all, and its governance and resources must be fair and transparent,” he noted.

He also told partisans of the LAPP that the road ahead will be challenging, he is optimistic about the future, saying “With your support, we will take our message of RESTORATION to every town, village and community. We must work hard to RESTORE Liberia.”

“There will be skepticism, criticism, and moments of doubt. But always remember the WHY. Be proud of this achievement. You are the pioneers, the architects, and the foundational pillars of what will become a MOVEMENT in the not distant future. BE BOLD. BE RESILIENT. Above all, BE UNITED,” he rallied his partisans.

He said the party will place emphasis on improved Infrastructure and social services by investing in education, healthcare, and a reliable road network across the country.

The LAPP, Mr. Blamo said will wage war on corruption by establishing clear accountability mechanisms and ensuring that public funds are used for the public good, while also uniting and healing the nation by promoting national unity and respect for constitutional protections, and ensuring that every view is respected regardless of party affiliation or county of origin.

The LAPP political leader called on national leaders to govern inclusively and respect the Constitution, and urged Liberians to put aside individual ambitions and work together to restore the country.

“This is our time,” the leader said. “This is the moment for us to put Liberia first.”

Mr. Blamo called the birth of the LAPP a new beginning for the country, noting that the party is poised to make a significant impact on Liberian politics with a clear vision and a united leadership.

Mr. Blamo assured partisans that “We will take our message of restoration to every town, village, and community. We must work hard to restore Liberia.”

He said the convention delivered a clear, united mandate for new leadership focused on honesty, inclusive growth, and institutional integrity. The party commits to practical policies for economic dignity, improved services, and anti-corruption measures while calling for national unity and respect for constitutional protections. “The speech frames the moment as the start of a movement to restore trust, rebuild institutions, and put Liberia first,” he noted.

The LAPP political leader served as Minister of State in the administration of former President George Weah, then a member of the Liberian People Democratic Party (LPDP) of Senator Alex Tyler of Bomi County.

The party as one of several parties that aligned with the CDC during the 2017 elections that brought it power. It has since severed ties with the CDC.