Africa-Press – Liberia. Mr. Stephen D. Gbarsah, a prominent son of Geayard Town in Yaindawoun Clan, Bong County Electoral District #2, has issued a passionate call for the rehabilitation of the Kokoyah road linking Bong County to neighboring Grand Bassa County.
He is urging Representative James M. Kolleh and the national government to prioritize this critical infrastructure project, especially during the current rainy season.
In an interview with The New Dawn newspaper, Mr. Gbarsah expressed deep concern over the worsening condition of the road, citing its impact on economic activities, access to healthcare, and agricultural development in the region. He emphasized that thousands of residents depend on the Kokoyah corridor for transportation, trade, and essential services.
“The Kokoyah road is a vital connection between Bong and Grand Bassa Counties, and its current state is unacceptable,” Gbarsah stated. “I’m appealing to Representative James Kolleh and the Government of Liberia to prioritize its rehabilitation or at least pave key portions.”
Mr. Gbarsah acknowledged that Representative Kolleh had made efforts to rehabilitate the road during the dry season. However, he noted that the road has become nearly impassable in the rainy season, making travel dangerous and difficult for commuters and transport operators.
“During the dry season, Rep. Kolleh did some work on this road, but now that it’s raining, you can see the suffering our people endure,” he said. Why can’t our district lawmaker engage the county leadership and the national government to at least patch it for us? Our people should not be treated this way.”
He argued that restoring the road would ease the burden on local farmers, boost economic activity, and improve service delivery in health, education, and commerce.
In addition to his call for infrastructure development, Gbarsah urged citizens of Bong County to foster unity and collaboration. He emphasized the importance of setting aside political and personal differences in the interest of collective progress.
“There can be no true development without unity,” he stressed. “We must come together as sons and daughters of Bong County to speak with one voice and demand what’s rightfully ours. Whether we’re from Geayard, Kokoyah, or Gbarnga—we are one people.”
His call comes amid growing national concern over Liberia’s rural infrastructure challenges, particularly during the rainy season when many communities become isolated due to impassable roads.
Residents echoed Gbarsah’s plea, saying the Kokoyah road has suffered from years of neglect despite repeated calls for government intervention.
“The government needs to act now,” said a resident of Kokoyah District. “This road is crucial for trade between our counties, and our farmers are suffering because they can’t get their goods to market.”
Mr. Gbarsah concluded by calling on traditional leaders, youth groups, and civil society organizations to join in a unified advocacy effort to ensure the road is properly rehabilitated and maintained.
As the rainy season deepens and rural roads continue to deteriorate, citizens of Bong County are hoping their leaders will respond with concrete action to address critical infrastructure needs and promote lasting unity and development across the region.
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