Monrovia — A concerned native of District #9, Nimba County and renowned Liberian journalist, Marka B. Davis, has issued a passionate public appeal to the Government of Liberia(Go), highlighting what he describes as the alarming neglect of the Yarwein-Mehnsonnoh Communities.
By Patience M. Jones
In a Facebook post that has sparked discussions online, Mr. Davis lamented the severe underdevelopment of District #9—particularly in Garr and Lantoin towns where residents are reportedly constructing roads manually using their bare hands due to the absence of government support and machinery.
He noted that while several districts in Nimba including Districts #1, #2, #6, #7 and #8 are benefitting from paved roads, bridges, solar streetlights and other critical infrastructure investments, District #9 continues to suffer deep developmental disparities. According to Mr. Davis, this neglect is hurting the local economy as farmers struggle to transport produce to marketplaces over deplorable road networks.
“As a son of Ganwee Town,” Mr. Davis emphasized, “I am calling on the Ministry of Public Works and the national government to prioritize the paving of the Yarwein-Mehnsonnoh road corridor—stretching from Gbanquoi off the Tappita main road, through Menlah, Ganwee, Karyee, Zekepa, and connecting to Tappita City, home of the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Hospital.”
He stressed that this road is far more than a community project—it is a vital lifeline that, once developed, would boost agriculture, improve trade, enhance health service access, and transform the livelihoods of thousands of citizens residing in the district.
“The people have already done their part with their hands,” Mr. Davis said. “It is now time for the government to do its part with its resources.”
Mr. Davis’s call adds to growing concerns among citizens of District #9, who are demanding equitable development across Nimba County.
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