Several vehicles traveling from Kakata were brought to an unexpected halt on Saturday morning at Kingsville Number 7 due to heightened security measures reportedly linked to President Joseph Boakai’s travel to Gbarnga, Bong County.
The sudden roadblock left many commuters confused and frustrated as authorities restricted vehicle movement only from the Red-Light area to Kakata, while preventing travelers from entering Red-Light via the Kakata route.
Journalist Emmanuel Degleh, who was among those affected, described the experience as frustrating. “Police are only allowing vehicles from Red-Light to Kakata, but they are stopping commuters coming from the Kakata side,” he said. This has stalled the movement of marketers and other legal hustlers who use the route for many purposes.
The security blockade sparked concerns among citizens, many of whom found the measures excessive for a presidential convoy.
Francis Momo, a commenter, expressed his confusion. “Even though this situation involves a security concern, the circumstances are particularly unusual,” he said.
Another citizen, Paul Togbah, offered a different perspective, urging respect for the presidency. “Even if you spend the whole day here, it’s not a bad thing. Respect the presidency first,” he said.
Following the passage of the presidential convoy, normal traffic flow resumed along the Kakata–Red-Light route. However, the temporary disruption raised questions about the transparency and planning of executive security protocols that impact daily public movement.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement addressing the roadblock or providing clarity on whether similar measures will be taken in future presidential travels.
