Monrovia – Acarous Moses Gray, Representative of District Number Eight in Montserrado County, has reasserted his commitment to drafting effective legislation for the benefit of his constituents if he is entrusted with a third term in office.
Gray expressed his deep gratitude for the endorsement he received from women representing 22 communities during an endorsement ceremony on Saturday, September 16. He emphasized that this endorsement goes beyond just the women themselves; it extends to future generations, as he intends to continue advocating for legislation that will be advantageous to all.
“Today is not just a historic moment but a decision that will impact your generation and those yet to come,” Representative Gray remarked.
He stressed that this decision should not be limited to his district alone but should also extend to the Senatorial and Presidential races, which are pivotal for sustained development.
Gray believes that the endorsement from the women demonstrates their willingness to work alongside other youth initiatives in the district to ensure ongoing developmental progress.
“We stand here to recommit ourselves to fulfilling the purposes for which you elected us,” he assured the women.
Gray pledged not to disregard the requests made by the selfless women from the 22 communities and emphasized that they were thinking about the entire district’s welfare rather than personal interests.
Furthermore, Gray pointed out that the upcoming election is not only about the women but also about their children, whose future depends on the choices made in the October 10 polls.
He highlighted his role in the legislature in securing free education in public universities and colleges and cautioned against undermining this opportunity, which would result in hardships for the people.
Moreover, Gray stated that the government had also provided opportunities for other Liberians to study abroad.
Gray expressed dismay that “selfish and greedy” politicians allowed students in public universities to protest against government-provided free tuition.
“Representation in Liberia is not confined to our district but extends to the entire country, underscoring the importance of having legislators who will pass legislation to benefit all Liberians,” Gray added.
He also mentioned that the SoniWein Community lacked electricity until he drafted legislation, ultimately leading to the provision of electricity to its residents.
Gray asserted that no district in the country matched District Eight in terms of access to electricity, road infrastructure, and safe drinking water.
He urged the women to hold him accountable for promises that can be realized within a reasonable timeframe and assured them that he had no intention of deceiving them.
Gray concluded by emphasizing the need for the rubber factory to commence rubber materials production within Liberia in the next two years.
“Gone are the days when rubber was tapped in Liberia and exported for years without local production,” he affirmed.
Gray’s comments came in response to an endorsement by the Montserrado County District Number Eight Development Council Women in Monrovia.
During the endorsement ceremony, Lovina J. Krangar, Chair of the women, highlighted that although not all of them were members of the CDC, they believed it was essential to support Representative Gray due to the positive initiatives he had undertaken during his two-term tenure.
Krangar commended Gray for his unwavering support for the community in areas such as waste management, sanitation, healthcare, education, and 12-year entertainment, among others.
She stated, “Although his 12-year tenure was not perfect, the lawmaker has implemented numerous initiatives that are visible within the district, which is why the women wholeheartedly endorse his third-term bid.”
“We are giving our full support to you as the leading figure in the district, considering the multitude of contributions you have made,” she concluded.
The endorsement ceremony took place at Warwein Town Community in District Eight, Monrovia, and brought together women from 22 communities.
