By: D Abraham Cooper, Sr.
June 25, 2026
ZWEDRU, GRAND GEDEH COUNTY – Prominent Grand Gedeh son and Liberian journalist Lloyd N. Farley has launched a scathing criticism of former Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Williametta Piso Saydee-Tarr, accusing her of failing to deliver meaningful development and empowerment opportunities to the people of Grand Gedeh during her years in government.
Farley, a former Manager of Voice of Gedeh 88.5 FM and current Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Lib-Energy, made the remarks in a public statement in which he questioned the former minister’s overall contribution to her home county while serving under the administration of former President George Weah.
According to Farley, Grand Gedeh citizens had high expectations when Piso Tarr ascended to one of the country’s most influential cabinet positions. He said many residents believed her appointment would create opportunities for young people and bring tangible development projects to the county
However, Farley alleged that those expectations were never fulfilled.
”Many of us expected that influence to translate into tangible benefits for the young people and communities of Grand Gedeh. Unfortunately, that was not the case,” Farley stated.
While acknowledging the importance of youth empowerment initiatives across Liberia, including programs in counties such as Lofa, Farley questioned why Grand Gedeh cannot point to significant empowerment programs or major development initiatives linked to Tarr’s tenure at the Ministry of Gender.
He further alleged that despite reported vacancies within the ministry over several years, many qualified young Grand Gedeans remained unemployed and unable to secure opportunities within government institutions.
Farley argued that a public official from Grand Gedeh occupying such a senior government position should have been more deliberate in creating pathways for qualified young people from the county to gain employment and contribute to national service.
The journalist also challenged what he described as a growing tendency among some citizens to place all responsibility for government shortcomings on former President Weah. According to him, appointed officials must also be held accountable for their performance and contributions.
”Leaders are only as effective as the people around them, and some failed to deliver for the communities they claimed to represent,” he asserted.
Farley further claimed that residents of Grand Gedeh cannot identify major infrastructure projects, development programs, or lasting initiatives directly associated with Tarr’s years in office. He contrasted the county’s situation with what he described as visible contributions made by public officials and leaders from other counties.
Questioning the former minister’s legacy, Farley said many residents continue to search for evidence of long-term impact resulting from her service in government.
Concluding his remarks, he emphasized that leadership should be measured not by access to political power but by the opportunities created and the positive impact made on the lives of ordinary citizens.
”Before we blame former President Weah for everything, we must also examine the performance of those from our own county who were entrusted with positions of responsibility,” Farley said.
As of press time, former Minister Williametta Piso Saydee-Tarr had not publicly responded to the allegations and criticisms raised against her.
Farley’s comments have sparked debate among residents of Grand Gedeh over issues of accountability, leadership, and the responsibility of public officials to advance the interests of the communities they represent.
