US$50,000 was initially allocated for the renovation of the Superintendent’s compound while had been a den for criminals over the yearsGbarnga, Bong County – An increase from US$50,000 to US$149,000 by the leadership of Bong County for the renovation of the superintendent’s compound has sparked uproar in the county, with citizens threatening to halt the renovation work until the superintendent can give reasons for such increment. “The superintendent of the county has decided to increase the amount of the project from US$50,000 because there is more damage done on the project than first feared,” Mulbah said. Mulbah, however, didn’t give reasons why the decision to increase the amount by US$99,000 was reached without a county sitting. The county leadership’s failure to explain the reasons for the increment in the cost of the project is sparking uproar. Samuel Elliot, head of the Liberia Motor Transport Union Bong County branch said citizens of the county would lead a demonstration until there is an explanation from the leadership of the county.

Source: Front Page Africa February 11, 2020 00:00 UTC