GREENVILLE–President Weah has issued a stern warning to the people of Sinoe and Rivercess over land dispute saying that it breeds trouble and wants it to be resolved.
He issued the warning in a Town Hall meeting in Tuarzon, Sinoe County on May 8, 2021 as part of his nationwide tour.
“Land dispute is not good. We are all one family. Do not allow this to divide you people. I am warning you against land dispute matter. This is not good,” he said as the hall became silent.
“Do not allow your children to be used. We should be mindful not to allow the youths to be used. They are the future leaders of this country.”
He said, Land dispute is not right. Do not allow yourselves to be dragged into land dispute. We are all one family.
His warning comes against the backdrop of calls from citizens of Sinoe calling for the intervention of the president into a land dispute between the people of Rivercess.
The people of RiverCess and Sinoe have been in a parcel of land which both counties are claiming ownership.
“This is not good at all. We need to stop this. Your should stop. This is not good for you people,” he said.
He called on citizens of the both counties to meet him in Monrovia to hold discussions on the possible resolution of the dispute.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.
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