Nimba County, April 5, 2026—The Chairperson of the Superintendent Council of Liberia, Kou Meapeh Gono, has called for calm and national unity amid growing concern over the border situation with neighboring Guinea.
Speaking after a solidarity visit to Lofa County, Gono warned against inflammatory rhetoric and fear-driven reactions that could heighten tensions, emphasizing that the government remains firmly in control and committed to a peaceful resolution.
“Let us not pray for echoes of war. Let us not make inflammatory statements,” she said. “Statements such as ‘we are prepared’ or ‘we are former generals’ and other inciting comments are unnecessary. We have a responsible and mature government handling this situation with the seriousness it deserves.”
Gono, who also serves as Superintendent of Nimba County, pointed to Liberia’s painful history of conflict as a reminder of the need to safeguard peace and stability. She highlighted the country’s democratic progress, including multiple successful elections and its growing standing on the global stage.
“We know the effects of war,” she said. “Our country is moving forward. We are developing. We value our peace.”
Speaking during an interview on OKFM on Friday, April 3, 2026, Gono expressed confidence in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, assuring citizens that all diplomatic channels are being pursued to prevent any escalation.
According to Gono, the council’s visit to Lofa County was not investigative but symbolic—aimed at showing solidarity with local communities and security forces stationed along the border. She described the situation on the ground as calm and stable.
“It is quiet. The people are optimistic. We met with local leaders, women, and our joint security forces. There is no cause for panic,” she noted.
Meanwhile, Gono has dismissed as “baseless and frivolous” a report by FrontPage Africa alleging dissatisfaction among joint security personnel in Nimba County over the construction of a residence for the county’s police commander.
In its April 1, 2026 publication titled “Nimba’s Joint Security Reportedly in Disarray Over Unequal Housing Allocation,” FrontPage Africa claimed that tensions were rising after a housing unit was allocated exclusively to the police commander, allegedly bypassing other security agencies.
However, speaking on OKFM, Gono described the report as misleading.
“That report has no basis,” she said. “Our security apparatuses are working in strong coordination and cooperation. None of them have raised such concerns.”
She reaffirmed that the county administration continues to support security agencies through budgetary allocations, particularly for border patrol operations amid the situation with Guinea, while maintaining close coordination among all stakeholders.
