By: Ben T.C. Brooks
River Gee County | Feb. 1, 2026 | Supporters and executive members of the Citizens Movement for Change – CMC in River Gee County have expressed deep disappointment following the abrupt suspension of a highly anticipated political tour by the party’s political leader and Representative for Nimba County district 7, Musa Hassan Bility.
Rep. Bility’s visit to the county was cut short shortly after his arrival and participation in a traditional kola nut ceremony in Killepo Kanweaken, the first town on his scheduled tour route.
The tour was expected to continue to Gbeapo Kanweaken, the county’s main commercial hub, before climaxing in Fish-Town, the county capital, in line with CMC’s established engagement protocol.
Addressing elders, party members, and residents shortly after the ceremony, Rep. Bility announced that he would be unable to proceed with the remainder of the tour, citing what he described as “disturbing and unfortunate news” received from the Jackson Fiah Doe Regional and Referral Hospital in Tappita, Lower Nimba County.
“I thank you for the kola, but I cannot proceed to Gbeapo Kanweaken and Fish-Town as planned,” Rep. Bility said.
“While traveling to the southeast, specifically toward Zwedru in Grand Gedeh County, one of my vehicles was involved in a serious accident. Eight people were in that vehicle and sustained serious injuries.
“The information coming from Tappita Hospital is not encouraging, and I cannot continue with celebrations while such tragic news follows me.”
The CMC political leader Bility further disclosed that the party’s National Chairman, James M.V. Yougie, would remain in River Gee County to continue engagements with party structures and citizens on his behalf.
Despite the explanation, unconfirmed reports reaching our News suggest that the early termination of the tour may also be linked to alleged weak mobilization and a poor reception in parts of the county.
These claims, however, remain speculative and have not been officially confirmed by the party’s leadership.
Meanwhile, the sudden change of plans triggered frustration among several supporters who had already mobilized across the county in anticipation of the visit.
One supporter, Janet Wesseh, speaking to news, described the situation as disheartening.
“We used our own money and time to line the streets to welcome him,” she said. “Unfortunately, he did not reach us and returned. To us, that feels like total disrespect to the people of River Gee County.”
Reports indicate that CMC district structures and supporters from various parts of the county had already traveled to Gbeapo Kanweaken and Fish-Town ahead of the scheduled meetings.
Many were left disappointed after learning that the political leader would no longer proceed with the visit.
Although the National Chairman James M.V. Yougie went ahead with engagements in Gbeapo Kanweaken and Fish-Town as planned, several supporters reportedly declined to participate, stating that their primary reason for attending was to directly engage Rep. Bility.
As of press time, it remains unclear whether any fatalities resulted from the reported accident.
Some party supporters and residents have argued that the accident referenced by Rep. Bility occurred after he had already successfully concluded his political tour in Grand Gedeh County.
They further alleged that his decision to suspend the River Gee visit was deliberate and amounted to a failure to identify with the citizens and supporters of the county.
Reacting to the situation, CMC River Gee County Chairperson, Mrs. Tenneh Kamara Zubah, expressed regret over the disappointment but urged party members and residents to remain calm and united.
Mrs. Zubah reassured supporters of the party’s continued commitment to River Gee County and disclosed that discussions are underway to reschedule Rep. Bility’s visit, ensuring he fully engages with citizens and party structures across the county at a later date.
As reactions continue to unfold, many CMC supporters in River Gee say they hope future engagements between the party’s leadership and county residents will be better coordinated to avoid similar disappointments and strengthen trust within the party’s grassroots base.
