Sen. Johnson cautions Nimba residents against voting for Musa Bility, expresses concerns over land issue
MONROVIA – Senator Prince Yormie Johnson of Nimba County has issued a cautionary message to the people of Nimba against supporting Musa Hassan Bility, the embattled Chairman of the Liberty Party (LP), in the upcoming elections.
Sen. Johnson expressed concerns that if elected to the Nimba District #7 legislative seat, currently held by Rep. Roger Domah, Mr. Bility may use his position to take away land belonging to Nimbaians.
Addressing a group of citizens in the county, Senator Johnson, who has pledged his support to former Vice President Joseph Boakai’s presidential bid, emphasized the potential risks of entrusting power to someone involved in the ongoing land conflict in Nimba.
“If you and myself got confusion with land issues, do you give me power to come deal with you? If you want it, go for it. What you want can bring you down. It can run your stomach, it can bring development, it can also chase you out, and you will cry”, Sen. Johnson admonished.
Long-standing land disputes among Nimba residents have remained significant factors in every election. These conflicts involve the minority Mandingos on one side and the dominant Gios and Manos on the other, and there have been recent escalations, sparking fears of a return to the dark days of the Liberian civil war. All three ethnic groups played significant roles in the conflict, aligning with opposing sides.
Critics of Mr. Bility’s political ambitions believe that he is receiving substantial support from the Muslim community to gain control over more land from the other ethnic groups.
In response to these allegations, Musa Bility has firmly denied any involvement in promoting land conflicts and has highlighted his commitment to several developmental initiatives across Nimba, particularly in District #7, where he intends to run for office.
As the election approaches, the issue of land and its potential impact on the region’s stability continues to be a crucial concern for the people of Nimba, with politicians like Senator Johnson urging voters to carefully consider the potential consequences of their choices.
