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ADNews-Bong County, Liberia: The ruling Unity Party (UP) is grappling with internal unrest following allegations implicating Bong County Senator Prince Kermue Moye Sr. in a politically charged protest that erupted on Monday, June 9, at the Bong County Administration Building in Gbarnga.
By Edwin Khakie
Although no concrete evidence has surfaced to directly link the senator to the demonstration, the accusations have ignited widespread controversy across local media and social platforms, revealing deepening divisions within the UP’s Bong County chapter.
The protest was staged by a group of disenchanted party loyalists and supporters of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, demanding the immediate removal of Bong County Superintendent Hawa Norris, accusing her of marginalizing committed party members and favoring political outsiders in key county appointments.
Brandishing placards with slogans such as “We want a superintendent who suffered with us” and “Loyalty deserves reward,” protesters voiced their anger over what they described as a betrayal of trust. Many claimed they had been sidelined despite their sacrifices in bringing the party to power.
In a petition delivered to county authorities, protest spokesperson George Flomo strongly criticized Superintendent Norris for what he called an “institutional disregard” of the very individuals instrumental in securing the party’s electoral victory.
“This is a betrayal of our sacrifices,” Flomo declared. “We endured the harshest conditions, rain or shine, for this party. Yet today, we are excluded. Superintendent Norris has not appointed a single identifiable UP loyalist to a meaningful position within county governance.”
Amid the turmoil, several UP youth leaders, radio commentators, and citizens have pointed fingers at Senator Moye, alleging he played a behind-the-scenes role in organizing the protest. However, the senator has yet to publicly respond to these claims.
“It’s inconceivable that this protest occurred without Senator Moye’s endorsement, if not his direct orchestration,” said a caller during a popular morning program on Radio Gbarnga. “Most of the protesters are known to be his close affiliates.”
Neither Senator Moye nor Superintendent Norris has issued an official statement addressing the allegations.
Meanwhile, UP stalwart Stephen Yarkpawolo warned that the unrest could pose serious political consequences if left unresolved.
“If the President does not step in swiftly to de-escalate the situation in Bong County,” Yarkpawolo cautioned, “he risks alienating the very people who secured his electoral mandate. Disenfranchised loyalists can quickly become a destabilizing force politically, socially, and electorally.”
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