Yallah Family In Corruption Allegation In Bong …As Residents Demand Accountability In US$500,000 Bridge Project

By Patrick Stephen Tokpah
/Bong
Over allegations of failure by Sonnie Yallah, wife of former Bong County Senator Henry W. Yallah, to complete the Zota Wolapolu Bridge, the entire Yallah family has fallen into hot water in Bong County.
The residents of Bong County are demanding accountability and concern over an alleged US$500,000 that was supposed to be spent on building a bridge that connects Zota and Panta districts.
The project, which was initiated only three months ago, remains incomplete, leading to widespread frustration among residents and stakeholders.
The contract for the bridge construction was reportedly awarded to a company operated by Madam Yallah.
Despite the substantial funding, the bridge is still incomplete, leading to suspicions of mismanagement, negligence, or possible misappropriation of public funds.
Lawrence Anniway, a gospel musician and humanitarian, has been instrumental in bringing the issue to light in the county.
Mr. Anniway highlighted the critical importance of infrastructure in improving livelihoods and access to basic services in the district.
“We will continue to speak out until this bridge is finished and the people of Zota and Panta District 4 receive the development they were promised,” he added.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Dekaiyeiyah Foundation, who is a native of Zota District, described the unfinished bridge as a glaring example of poor oversight and lack of accountability in project implementation.
He told the media that the citizens of Zota and Panta Districts are demanding a thorough investigation of the allocation and use of US$500,000.
Additionally, some residents stated that the foundation for the bridge was laid, but work stopped shortly after the initial construction began.
According to the citizens, crossing the creek during the rainy season poses dangers and makes it more difficult to transport goods and access services.
They are seeking the intervention of the General Auditing Commission (GAC), Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), and other relevant legislative authorities to take a proactive role in ensuring transparency and justice.
As the demand for accountability increases, the residents of Panta and Zota districts are anticipating swift and decisive action to uncover the truth behind the stalled project and hold those responsible to account.
Meanwhile, the claim made by the locals could not be independently verified by this outlet as efforts made by this reporter to contact Madam Sonnie Yallah through a text message and phone call proved fruitless, as she failed to respond, but the investigation into this trending development issue continues.