By Ben TC Brooks
Liberian journalist Emmanuel M. Kangar, Jr. has called on young people in Margibi County to organize a peaceful but determined push for better leadership, urging them to reject what he described as poor governance and missed opportunities for development.
Kangar, a senior reporter with Verity Media Company and Radio Peace, made the call on Saturday, December 27, 2025, while addressing participants at the Good Guys Intellectual Forum in Harbel City in celebration of his birth anniversary.
The event brought together young and veteran intellectuals from diverse professional backgrounds.
Speaking with passion, Kangar dedicated what he termed his “natality” to the struggle for change, telling the gathering that the future of the county depends on youth action. “This is about us; this is about our future, comrades,” he said. “If we do not rise up, our leaders will continue on this footing.”
The outspoken journalist criticized what he called the failure of leaders to prioritize higher education and long-term empowerment including international scholarship for young people in Margibi. According to Kangar, limited access to quality education at home and abroad remains a major challenge deliberately ignored by those in power. “They don’t want us to be like them; therefore, they will not want the opportunity for us,” he said, lamenting what he described as loyalty by young people to “wicked and selfish acts” of leadership.
Kangar clarified that the revolution he advocates is not violent but civic-minded and focused on accountability. “This shouldn’t be about war,” he said. “It should make them know we are ready to take our place.” He questioned short-term scholarship programs offered by lawmakers, arguing that they do little to reduce poverty when beneficiaries return home without sustained support.
Emphasizing democratic accountability, Kangar reminded the audience that elected officials derive their power from voters. “Those people were elected by us,” he said. “That shows we are their bosses, because we can retain or retire anyone.”
He identified education and financial independence as key tools for change, encouraging young people to save and invest wisely to reduce dependency on politicians. Kangar also announced plans to expand his engagement with youths across Margibi County in 2026 as part of the ongoing campaign.
The forum was attended by teachers, civil society actors, journalists, pastors, students, managers, and other professionals, many of whom welcomed the call for peaceful civic engagement and renewed leadership accountability in the county.
