MONROVIA – Amid the proliferation of land conflicts across the country, the House of Representatives has extended two different invitations to the Chairman of the Liberia Land Authority (LAA) Samuel F. Kpakio to provide cause for these growing rigmaroles.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
First, the LAA is being told to appear along with the Minister of Local Government (formerly Internal Affairs), Francis Nyumali, on Thursday, February 19, 2026 to provide clarity on escalating land and boundary disputes across the country.
Second, the House has directed the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners of the LLA to appear along with the head of the Center for National Documents and Records Agency (CNDRA) otherwise referred to as the National Archives before plenary next Thursday.
Both decisions were taken Tuesday, February 17, 2026 during the 11th Day sitting of the first Quarter of the third session of the House of Representatives.
The former decision was triggered by a communication from Sinoe County Electoral District #3 Representative, Alex S. Noah, and jointly supported by Grand Gedeh County Electoral District #2 Representative, Marie Johnson.
In their communication to Plenary, the lawmakers drew attention to the growing land and boundary dispute between Sinoe and Grand Gedeh Counties.
They noted that tensions have been mounting for several months between citizens of the two counties, particularly residents of Pyne Town in Sinoe County and Gorbowrogba in Grand Gedeh County, over an unresolved county boundary.
The lawmakers stressed that land-related issues must not be taken lightly, as they have the potential to ignite chaos, violence, and prolonged instability if not addressed promptly and decisively.
Accordingly, the communication requested Plenary to invite the Minister of Internal Affairs (Local Government) to provide insight into developments surrounding the dispute and Liberia Land Authority to clearly explain the legal and geographical boundary between Sinoe and Grand Gedeh Counties, including the presentation of a detailed geographical map indicating the boundary line.
The lawmakers also requested for the establishment an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the matter and report its findings to Plenary within a specified timeframe.
Members of the House agreed that the growing land and boundary disputes poses a serious threat to peace, social cohesion, and public order, and therefore requires urgent legislative attention.
Following the reading of the communication and subsequent deliberation, Plenary unanimously voted to summon the Minister of Local Government and LAA to provide comprehensive explanations and support efforts aimed at resolving the dispute and preventing further escalation.
At the same time, the LAA is being invited along with the National Archives and Documentation on similar purpose.
The latter decision was triggered by a communication from Representative Jerry K. Yogboh, Sr., Representative of District 12, Montserrado County. He raised alarm over the increasing number of disputes where several individuals claim ownership of the same parcels of land.
According to the Montserrado County lawmaker these disputes have led to property destruction, violence, lengthy court cases, and threats to public order.
Lawmakers want the Land Authority to explain the procedures it uses to issue deeds and other title instruments, the safeguards in place to prevent duplication, and the system for maintaining land records.
