Former Traditional Council Chairman Zanzan Karwor Suffers Leg Amputation, Family Appeals for Support

Monrovia, Liberia: Former Chairman of Liberia’s National Traditional Council, Zanzan Karwor, is reported to be seriously ill and bedridden following the amputation of one of his legs.

Karwor, a prominent traditional leader from Grand Bassa County, served as head of traditional chiefs and elders during the administrations of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and George Weah. His tenure as Chairman of the National Traditional Council concluded in August 2024 following what was described as a democratic leadership transition.

Medical sources indicate that doctors at John F. Kennedy Medical Center amputated Karwor’s leg after he was diagnosed with complications related to diabetes.

Family members say his condition has since worsened and are now appealing to the public for assistance as he undergoes treatment.

Meanwhile, STAND Chairman Mulbah Morlu, who recently visited Karwor at a clinic in Monrovia, raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding the former chief’s health challenges. Morlu alleged medical malpractice and what he described as state neglect. However, no official medical or government statement has been issued confirming those claims.

Karwor, who has remained a recognizable figure within Liberia’s traditional leadership structure since 2006, now faces significant health and mobility challenges following the procedure.

His situation has sparked renewed public discussion about healthcare access and post-service support for national figures.