By Precious D. Freeman
A group of concerned residents from Grand Gedeh County, supported by Liberians at home and abroad, has issued an urgent appeal to the government regarding the alleged unauthorized settlement of Burkinabe nationals in southeastern Liberia.
The group claims the presence of these individuals poses a serious threat to national security and community stability.
In a letter addressed to national authorities, the whistleblowers—including the Giah Development Organization in the Americas, the Liberia Forest and Wildlife Protection (LFWP), and the Movement of Opinion Leaders of Liberia—expressed concern over the influx of Burkinabe nationals, many of whom are reportedly adult males without families.
These settlements, they argue, are unlawful and jeopardize the safety and cohesion of local communities.
The whistleblowers warned of the potential for destabilization, citing historical references to past regional conflicts involving figures from Burkina Faso, including connections to former President Blaise Compaoré.
They expressed fears that the present circumstances could mirror previous events that led to civil unrest in Liberia.
The letter also highlights ongoing security challenges at Liberia’s porous borders, especially during the rainy season, which allegedly facilitates illegal crossings and land acquisitions by non-nationals.
Reports have surfaced suggesting that some locals may be complicit in assisting the unauthorized settlers, particularly in the illegal acquisition of customary land.
The concerned citizens are calling for the immediate removal of the alleged settlers and for the enforcement of immigration laws.
They emphasize that their appeal is driven by a need to preserve the ancestral land and cultural heritage of Grand Gedeh County while safeguarding national sovereignty.
Among the signatories are retired Armed Forces Major S. Taye’laybahGbluKwitee , several organization leaders, and student and elder councils from the county.
Their message is clear: failure to address this issue could lead to broader consequences for both Liberia and its West African neighbors.
The group reaffirmed its confidence in the Liberian government’s capacity to respond to the matter.
They urged the Ministries of Justice and Internal Affairs, as well as immigration and other security services, to act swiftly and responsibly.
n another development, the movement has launched a broader call for the reimagining of Africa under its ancient name, Alkebulan.
During a parallel address, Major Kwitee invoked the continent’s historical and cultural roots, advocating for a name change that symbolizes unity, strength, and liberation from colonial narratives.
The address honored several contemporary African leaders such as Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, AssimiGoita of Mali, and President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, praising them for their dedication to sovereignty and Pan-African values.
Historical figures including William V.S. Tubman and Kwame Nkrumah were also acknowledged as pillars of African liberation.
The initiative includes the proposal of a ten-story Alkebulan Meeting Place to be constructed in Liberia, along with the establishment of the Alkebulan International Development Bank and a four-story residence for the newly envisioned title of Supreme Chief Elder of State.
The new leadership structure would replace the current presidential system across all 54 African countries under the proposed name of Alkebulan.
To lead this renewed vision, a diverse list of nominees was presented, including ArikanaChihombori-Quao, Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, civil rights advocate Martin Luther King III, and psychologist Umar Johnson—all figures seen as champions of social justice and Pan-African solidarity.
The announcement concluded with a symbolic act: the selection of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” as the national anthem of Alkebulan.
The anthem, they said, captures the spirit of self-liberation and unity that the movement aspires to embody.
As the letter circulated and gained momentum, it signaled a bold new era in the struggle for African self-determination.
The people of Grand Gedeh—and the wider Alkebulan movement—have made their call: a future grounded in truth, history, and unity.
