House Probes Growing Land Dispute in District #7 Mont. County

MONROVIA, LIBERIA: The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into a land dispute sparking—tension in the Happy Corner Community, District #7, Montserrado County.

The House decision followed a formal communication from Montserrado County District 7 Representative, Emmanuel Dahn on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Representative Dahn in his communication said the escalating land dispute in the area of left unchecked, has propensity to degenerate chaos and undermine trust public institutions.

He urged Plenary to move quickly and summon relevant government Minster of Justice, Oswald Tweh, Chairman of Liberia Land Authority, Samuel F. Kpakio, Director General of the General Service Agency, Galakpai W. Kortimai, and the Director General, Center for National Documents and Record Agency, D. Nelson Bearngar as well as the land claimants.

Private claimants, including Mohammed Alawie, Hassan Sani Jichi, and Sekou Dorley, alongside leaders of the affected community, have also been invited to present their positions, as lawmakers seek to untangle what they term as a "web of conflicting claims and questionable documentation.”

Representative Dahn warned that while preliminary information suggests the land belongs to the government, some individuals are allegedly attempting to claim ownership through fraudulent means.

Appearing in session on Tuesday, March 3, Mahmoud Solomon, a representative from the Liberia Land Authority, said land dispute is deeply rooted in generational claims with several parcels of land lacking properal documentation.

“We are hearing troubling reports of fake documents being used to intimidate residents. This is not just a land issue—it is a justice issue".

“Our survey confirms that portions of this land are government-owned, but there are also family claims under judicial consideration", he furthered.

He stated: “We must ensure that no rightful owner is denied justice while also protecting public property from illegal encroachment".

For his part, the Director General of the General Service Agency, Galakpai W. Kortimai, reaffirmed the government’s position to ensuring fair proceedings of land crises.

“We have taken steps to demarcate the area properly and engage all stakeholders,” he said. “Let me be clear—no one will be allowed to manipulate this process for personal gain", Kortimai asserted.

Following the testimonies, Plenary voted to forward the matter to its joint committees on Mines, Energy and Natural Resources, Environment, Public Utilities, and Judiciary for an in-depth investigation, and a report to get made before the end of the first quarter of 2026.