Monrovia – Grand Bassa County District 3 Representative Clarence T. Banks has expressed deep disappointment following a report presented by the county’s former Project Management Committee (PMC), which revealed a series of stalled development projects that have remained uncompleted since 2018.
The report was presented on Wednesday during a Grand Bassa Legislative Caucus meeting held in Monrovia. Former PMC Chairman Moses G. Henry led the presentation, highlighting five major development projects that remain unfinished despite receiving substantial budgetary allocations over the years.
According to the report, these uncompleted projects include the construction of a bridge in Blagbhn with a reported cost of US$117,970.20, another bridge in St. John under the BBA community valued at US$130,001.44, a bridge in Diahn at US$322,559.83, the construction of a clinic in Boglay at US$129,889.88, and market development in Yeablo, District #2 Compound, estimated at US$49,348.13.
During the meeting, Henry admitted that the projects, which were considered essential to the improvement of public infrastructure and health services in Grand Bassa, have remained incomplete for more than six years.
He attributed the delay to challenges encountered during the administration of the former representative but did not provide specific explanations regarding financial management or implementation bottlenecks.
Representative Banks, visibly frustrated by the revelations, questioned the oversight mechanisms and accountability structures that failed to ensure the timely completion of these initiatives. He described the situation as unacceptable and called for renewed urgency in addressing the community’s longstanding development needs.
Rep. Banks emphasized that the people of Grand Bassa deserve transparency and results, especially in projects funded through the County Social Development Fund.
The timing of the report presentation aligns with ongoing efforts to evaluate past governance practices and set new benchmarks for development accountability. Rep. Banks called on fellow lawmakers and community stakeholders to work together in prioritizing the completion of these projects to restore public confidence and stimulate local development.
Some residents in the county have previously raised concerns over repeated delays and the lack of clarity surrounding the use of public funds allocated for development purposes. The latest disclosure from the former PMC is seen by many as an opportunity to revisit unresolved concerns and take corrective action where necessary.t
The Grand Bassa Legislative Caucus, meanwhile, is expected to engage further on the matter, including a review of the financial records, contractor performance, and implementation frameworks tied to the incomplete projects. A formal statement outlining the next steps and accountability measures is anticipated in the coming days.
