GBARNGA— To address ongoing internal conflicts and promote unity within the Unity Party Bong Chapter, executives and members reconvened for a stakeholders’ engagement in Gbarnga on Friday, June 26, 2025. The meeting aimed to foster strategic decision-making among party members while tackling the divisions that have recently surfaced.
Bong County Senator and Chairman of the county’s Legislative Caucus, Prince Kermue Moye Sr., addressed attendees, emphasizing the need for dialogue over discord. “We must channel our grievances through the appropriate channels instead of airing our issues in public,” he advised, calling for a collective commitment to unity amongst party members.
During the meeting, Senator Moye also announced the formation of a committee responsible for collecting L$500,000 each month. This fund, he explained, will be allocated to the party’s account to support development initiatives and educational opportunities for the county’s youth. The contributions are expected to come from appointed government officials representing Bong County, and Moye urged them to remain dedicated to this cause.
Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris also spoke at the gathering, commending the party officials for their efforts to foster unity. She reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to the welfare of all citizens and urged party members to prioritize collective development over personal interests. “With our combined efforts, we can achieve comprehensive development in Bong County,” Norris asserted.
This stakeholders’ engagement follows a turbulent period for the Unity Party, marked by protests from the party’s Youth Wing and allied groups. These protesters accused Superintendent Norris of colluding with opposition politicians and neglecting the concerns of those who supported the party during the 2023 General Elections. In response, a counter-protest emerged, organized by supporters of Norris, who labeled the initial demonstrators as individuals allegedly backed by Senator Moye—an accusation Moye chose to ignore.
The emergency gathering was convened at the party’s local office in Gbarnga and saw participation from several high-ranking officials, including Deputy Health Minister Martha Morris, Gender Minister Horace, and Deputy Finance Minister Bill McGill Jones. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to unity and collaboration among party members, signaling a hopeful step forward in addressing the internal disputes that have threatened the party’s cohesion.
