Saclepea, Nimba County – Nimba County District #6 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has launched the Citizen Movement for Change (CMC), a transformative political movement aimed at reshaping the nation’s future. Speaking from Saclepea on March 1, 2025, Bility declared that the CMC is not merely a political party but a people-driven movement dedicated to fostering real change, unity, and prosperity for all Liberians.
“Yesterday, we did not simply launch another political party; we gave birth to a movement—a movement that belongs to the people, stands with the people, and will fight for the people every single day, whether in government or in opposition,” Bility stated.
Reflecting on his years in politics, Bility emphasized the need for a new approach to governance in Liberia. “I have seen the highs and lows of our democracy, the promises made and broken, the hopes raised and crushed. True change cannot come from the top unless the people themselves demand it and drive it forward,” he said.
The CMC, according to Bility, represents a break from the past and a commitment to addressing the systemic issues that have plagued Liberia for decades.
Building an Economy for All
Rep. Bility highlighted the urgent need to reform Liberia’s economy, which he described as being dominated by outsiders while Liberian entrepreneurs and farmers struggle to thrive. “Liberia is blessed with natural resources—gold, iron ore, diamonds, rubber—but what good is wealth if it does not serve the people? Our economy must work for every Liberian, not just the privileged few,” he asserted.
The CMC’s economic agenda includes:
– Investing in agriculture to ensure food self-sufficiency and export potential.
– Renegotiating mining and resource agreements to prioritize Liberian interests.
– Empowering local businesses to take ownership of the economy.
– Creating opportunities for youth and entrepreneurs to innovate and build.
“Liberia must not be a country where success is limited to the well-connected. Every citizen must have a stake in our economic future,” Bility emphasized.
Bility also addressed the deep-seated social divisions that have hindered Liberia’s progress. “Tribalism and ethnic division have poisoned our politics for too long. But poverty, hunger, and injustice do not discriminate based on tribe or region,” he said.
The CMC, he explained, is a movement for all Liberians, regardless of background. “We must see each other not as tribes, but as Liberians first,” Bility urged.
He also called for greater gender equality and an end to gender-based violence. “A nation cannot rise if half of its population is held back. Women must have equal opportunities in leadership and business, and every child must have access to quality education and healthcare,” he said.
A Nation of Law, Order, and Stability
Rep. Bility expressed concern over recent instability within Liberia’s security forces, warning that such divisions threaten the foundation of the country’s democracy. “Liberia cannot afford a divided security sector. We must investigate, reform, and ensure that law and order prevail,” he stated.
He also called for a justice system that works for all Liberians, not just the powerful. “Too many of our people are denied justice simply because they are poor. That must end,” he said.
Rep. Bility stressed the importance of Liberia reclaiming its leadership role on the African continent and in global affairs. “We were once a leader on the continent, helping to establish the United Nations, the African Union, and ECOWAS. Today, we must engage in trade, diplomacy, and regional cooperation to ensure that Liberia is not just a spectator but a key player in global decisions,” he said.
A Call to Action
Bility concluded his address with a passionate appeal to all Liberians to join the CMC. “This is a movement for all Liberians. If you are tired of poverty, division, and injustice, join us. If you believe in a Liberia where every child can dream and achieve, join us,” he said.
“As I sit here in Saclepea, I feel the energy, the hope, the hunger for something new. I feel the spirit of a people ready to rise, rebuild, and reclaim their destiny. Let us stand together. Let us work together. Let us build a Liberia that is fair, just, prosperous, and strong.”
