The quiet surrounding Wleh Bedell’s suffering is deafening—and it must no longer be ignored. Once a proud chronicler of Liberia’s football glory, Bedell now finds himself in a dire health crisis, stripped of the energy that once carried him across stadiums and into the hearts of countless fans. His condition is not just a personal tragedy—it is a national alarm bell that demands an immediate and collective response.
By Omari Jackson, contributing writer
Where are the voices of the very institutions charged with defending the dignity of our sports professionals? The Sports Writers Association of Liberia, the Press Union of Liberia—this is your moment. The same passion with which you once narrated Bedell’s insightful commentaries must now be turned into advocacy, action, and solidarity. Your platforms must not only echo admiration but ignite support for one of your own in his hour of greatest need.
Time, cruel and uncompromising, is running out. Each day lost is an opportunity missed to preserve the life of a man who gave so much to Liberian sports. Bureaucratic bottlenecks and indifference cannot be the answer when urgency is the cry. Compassion must move faster than paperwork. Humanity must triumph over red tape.
To the Liberian government and sporting authorities: this is more than an appeal—it is a duty. Wleh Bedell is not just a name; he is a legacy, his pen brought matches to life and inspired generations of sports lovers. Assisting him now is not charity—it is justice, gratitude, and the highest form of national respect.
Visualize the current struggle of a man whose words once lifted teams and fans alike. See the contrast between the past cheers and his present silence, and ask: can we, as a nation, allow such a figure to suffer in the shadows for want of support?
Let this moment be a measure of who we are. Let every sports reporter, football fan, policymaker, and patriot rise together. Speak louder. Act faster. Give generously. Let us not mourn what we failed to do—let us act and save Wleh Bedell, while there is still time to do so.
The time for tributes will come. But today calls for action. Let that be our legacy.
Meanwhile the leadership of SWAL in collaboration with the membership and Welfare Committee has agreed to launch a passionate contribution for it’s illing colleagues.
Leroy Sonpon, Antwan Gibson and Wleh Bedell are members of the SWAL that have not well.
A release from the parent body of all Sports Writers in Liberia has task each member to contribute the minimum amount of L$500.00.
According to the release payment should be made via mobile money # 0777157210 Anthony Kokoi
