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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Residents of Gbapa have reassured ArcelorMittal Liberia of their commitment to a peaceful approach to issues without any obstruction to the company\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n

The residents represented by their opinion and traditional leaders made the commitment in a formal communication addressed to the company.<\/p>\n

In a letter signed by Town Chief Belleh Gbarto, Women\u2019s head Rebecca Yarzue, Youth Chairman Ferllington Weanquoi, and Poro Chairman Fredrick Messah, the people of Gbapa distanced themselves from speculations that they were planning to protest against the company\u2019s operations in Nimba.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe the youths, elders, women, and chiefs of the aforesaid address wish to use this medium to sincerely apologize for the information from Mr. Quee Weanquoi, a son of Gbapa that our mothers are planning a traditional action to jeopardize ArcelorMittal operations because the Poro Master had failed to get the affected farmers\u2019 benefits from AML,\u201d the letter read.<\/p>\n

The residents of Gbapa earlier this year made a commitment in the presence of Internal Affairs Minister Varney Sirleaf promising never to use violent means to seek redress, but that they would remain peaceful and continue to dialogue on issues. The relationship between AML and the local community has remained cordial.<\/p>\n

Recently, the company provided an additional US$35,000 for the clinic project in Gbapa, amounting to a total donation of $85,000 in contribution to construct a clinic in the town.<\/p>\n

Delivering the communication at AML\u2019s main office in Yekepa on behalf of Gbapa were five persons, including a female, Rebecca Yarzue. They, in separate remarks, emphasized that Weanquoi\u2019s speculation does not represent them, as it is false and misleading.<\/p>\n

\u201cWeanquoi\u2019s statement is a lie. We did not have any such meeting, bringing 590 women of the Sande Society together to protest against ArcelorMittal. The women say we should beg you; he is damaging the character of the people of the town,\u201d Yarzue said.<\/p>\n

In addition to the content of the letter and views shared by the delegation, Fredrick Messah, Poro Chairman of Yarmein Administrative District, also reiterated through a telephone call that the people of Gbapa remain committed to their promise to do away with violence and continuously dialogue.<\/p>\n

According to Messah, their Poro Master and Zoes are there to support the enforcement of community order and social control and not to promote violence.<\/p>\n

Responding to their position statement, AML Community Relations Manager, Vaanii Kiazolu said the company values the partnership it has with the people of Gbapa. He said Gbapa has demonstrated its commitment to peaceful coexistence. Speaking earlier, Edmond Gbah, Community Relations Supervisor who also hails from Gbapa, said he was happy that people of the community are celebrating the benefits of the cordial relationship between them and ArcelorMittal.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Liberia. Residents of Gbapa have reassured ArcelorMittal Liberia of their commitment to a peaceful approach to issues without any obstruction to the company\u2019s operations. The residents represented by their opinion and traditional leaders made the commitment in a formal communication addressed to the company. 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