Monrovia — Senator Prince Kermue Moye Sr. of Bong County has strongly rejected allegations and criticisms reportedly made by Nimba County District Seven Representative Musa Bility, describing the lawmaker as inexperienced and politically misled.
Speaking during a radio appearance Tuesday, in Monrovia, Senator Moye questioned the credibility and judgment of Rep. Bility who he described as a freshman lawmaker, expressing disbelief that a relatively new representative would make claims against senior political figures without fully understanding their background.
“I didn’t come here specifically to address Musa Bility, but I have always challenged him,” Moye said. “Those handling him misled him. They did not explain who I am and how I built myself.”
The senator accused unnamed political actors of attempting to portray him as ineffective and dishonest, a characterization he said does not reflect his personal or professional history. He strongly defended the legitimacy of his wealth, insisting it was acquired through long-standing business ventures rather than corruption.
“I started retailing petroleum as far back as 2007,” Moye explained. “At a young age, I owned vehicles, operated gas stations, and ran farms. My survival in life has been based on character and trust, not corruption.”
Moye dismissed allegations that he benefited from questionable government concessions or petroleum waivers, challenging his critics, headed by Rep. Bility to produce evidence linking him to illegal dealings. He maintained that his financial records and business history are traceable and transparent.
According to the senator, the dispute with Representative Bility began after he chaired a Senate investigation into storage fees charged by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC). He suggested that the investigation exposed wrongdoing, which may have triggered retaliation against him seen in recent public statements by Bility.
“That investigation is the only reason this fight started,” Moye said. “Before that, we had no issues. He can never say I gave him money or influenced him in any way.”
The Bong County senator also criticized what he described as a broader culture of political patronage, where some lawmakers, he said, attacked others to satisfy benefactors or financial backers. He emphasized his independence and refusal to engage in politics driven by personal gain or external influence.
“Some people survive only in conflict,” he noted. “When there is peace, they cannot shine, so they create a crisis.”
Despite his sharp criticism, Senator Moye said he remains open to reconciliation. As chairman of the Bong County Legislative Caucus, he said he is obligated to honor reconciliation efforts involving lawmakers, whether at home or in the diaspora. However, he stressed that reconciliation should not come at the expense of truth or personal integrity.
“Politics is about interest,” he said, “but I will always honor reconciliation. What I will not do is sacrifice my integrity or independence.”
Senator Moye concluded by underscoring that leadership should be earned through credibility, service, and accountability, not through political loyalty or confrontation.
As of publication, Rep. Bility has not responded to Moye’s assertions.
