Rep. Bahway Criticizes LLA Over Persistent Land Disputes In Grand Kru

By Moses J. Dawoe
/Southeast Correspondent
Grand Kru County District 1 Representative, Nathaniel N. Bahway, commonly known as Zoe Bahway, has sounded the alarm over the Liberia Land Authority’s (LLA) handling of land disputes, accusing the agency of failing to properly demarcate disputing boundaries between counties and local communities.
Rep. Bahway made these remarks during a conflict resolution meeting held on March 25, 2025, in Garraway, Weteken, Grand Kru County.
The meeting aimed to address a long-standing land dispute between the communities of Gblebo and Wedabo, which recently escalated into violence, resulting in the burning of houses in Wedabo.
According to Rep. Bahway, the Liberia Land Authority’s inaction has contributed to growing tensions across the county.
“The Land Authority is not doing its job. Their failure to define boundaries is creating unnecessary conflicts, and if nothing is done, the situation could spiral out of control,” he warned.
The lawmaker expressed deep disappointment over the ongoing disputes, particularly among communities with strong familial ties. “Gblebo and Wedabo have intermarried over generations.
They should see each other as brothers and sisters, not enemies,” he stressed.
Beyond Gblebo and Wedabo, Rep. Bahway pointed out that similar disputes persist between Bouah and Forporh, as well as Bahwan and Wlowien— towns straddling the Maryland-Grand Kru border.
Despite efforts to mediate, Rep. Bahway criticized the Wedabo community for failing to attend the latest peace talks.
He revealed that this was not the first time the group had boycotted reconciliation meetings, having previously refused to participate in similar dialogues in Monrovia and at his residence.
An investigation, he said, would be launched to determine the root cause of their absence.
Grand Kru County Superintendent madam Antoinette Nimely, who was also present at the meeting, proposed a practical solution to curb recurring conflicts—installing signboards at key entry points of contested communities to clearly define boundaries. She emphasized that this measure would help maintain peace and prevent further disputes.
As land disputes continue to pose a significant challenge in Grand Kru, stakeholders are calling for urgent intervention to prevent future violence and ensure lasting stability in the region.