By: Sampson W Weah
MONROVIA – River Gee County Senator Francis Saidy Dopoh II has renewed his call for urgent government intervention to address development delays and growing tensions in his county.
Addressing the Liberian Senate during a recent plenary session, Senator Dopoh said River Gee has suffered too long from neglect and broken promises.
“River Gee County has waited too long for development. The time has come for this government to act and fulfill its promises to our people,” the Senator told his colleagues.
He stressed the importance of completing the Fish Town Highway, describing the road as critical to the county’s economic survival.
“The completion of the Fish Town Highway is not just a project, it is a lifeline for trade, movement, and economic growth in our county,” he said.
Senator Dopoh also criticized the delay in finishing the Fish Town City Hall, which was earlier declared a Presidential Project.
“It is unacceptable that the Fish Town City Hall, which was declared a Presidential Project, remains unfinished. Our people deserve to see results, not abandoned buildings,” he added.
Turning to employment, the Senator urged the government to prioritize the reopening of the Putu Iron Ore Mine, which he said holds the key to job creation for local residents.
“Reopening the Putu Iron Ore Mine is the fastest and most effective way to create jobs for our citizens and restore hope to the youth of River Gee,” he stated.
He further raised alarm over the increasing number of land disputes in the county and warned that failure to act could lead to serious instability. “Land disputes are increasing rapidly in the county, and if we do not intervene now, these conflicts could threaten peace and stability in the region,” Senator Dopoh cautioned.
He called on the Senate’s Committee on Lands and Mines to step in immediately.
“I call on the Committee on Lands and Mines to act now before the situation gets out of hand,” he concluded.
The Senator’s appeal adds to growing pressure on the Executive Branch to honor its commitments and ensure that national resources are used to improve the lives of citizens in rural counties such as River Gee.
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