By: D. Adam Togba Contributor
The National Organizing Chairman of the Proposed People’s Action Party (PAP), Ahmed K. Sirleaf II, on Sunday, November 16, led a high-level delegation on a day-long acquaintance and fact-finding mission to Bentol City and nearby towns in rural Montserrado County. The visit forms part of the party’s nationwide consultations and early logistical assessments ahead of PAP’s maiden national convention scheduled for March 26–28, 2026.
Chairman Sirleaf said the tour was intended to deepen PAP’s engagement with local communities while laying the groundwork for the historic convention, which is expected to consolidate the party’s national presence and advance its certification process with the National Elections Commission.
“My visit was twofold: to see the conditions of our people in Bentol and nearby towns and villages, and to meet with the mayor, local and county officials as part of preparations for the first national convention from March 26 to 28, 2026,” Chairman Sirleaf said.
During the visit, the chairman held a closed-door consultative meeting with Bentol City Mayor John Y. Minor and other local leaders. He also visited schools, sports fields, community facilities, and the Montserrado County Peace Park, which local authorities have agreed to make available for PAP’s upcoming activities and future engagements.
Mayor Minor welcomed the chairman and reaffirmed the city’s openness to PAP’s continued presence and activities. He also highlighted residents’ growing familiarity with PAP’s philosophy of people-centered governance.
“Bentol is ready to work with PAP,” Mayor Minor said. “Our people appreciate any institution that considers us part of national decision-making. Many residents already see Senator Saah Joseph’s electricity project as aligned with PAP’s vision.”
Local enthusiasm was evident as residents expressed pride that Bentol City is being considered for PAP’s major political events. Many citizens said Bentol has long been excluded from national gatherings despite being the official capital of Montserrado County.
“The excitement here is real,” Chairman Sirleaf noted. “Our visit is also about maintaining the momentum and enthusiasm that PAP has built. We want to make PAP even more accessible to the people and strengthen the bond that connects us across Montserrado and beyond.”
According to the chairman, the assessment identified several logistical needs that PAP’s leadership will address in phases, including cleanup support, temporary structures, and increased transportation to ensure wide participation during the 2026 convention. An advance team from Monrovia is expected to support local authorities with preparatory tasks in the coming weeks.
Responding to questions about what he hopes the visit will achieve, Chairman Sirleaf emphasized unity, preparedness, and people-driven political organizing.
“We want to achieve three things: a clear understanding of the logistics required for the convention, strengthened relationships with local leaders, and a reaffirmation of PAP as the party of the people and the future of Liberia,” he stated.
The chairman also used the visit to encourage PAP supporters across the country to remain engaged and committed as the party advances toward its most significant milestone yet.
“My message to all PAP partisans and supporters is simple: keep working, keep believing, and stay united. We are preparing not just for a convention but for a movement that puts people first.”
The 2026 convention will be the party’s first national gathering and a decisive step toward its formal certification by the National Elections Commission.
