CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA – Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and a delegation of lawmakers from the House of Representatives of Liberia are preparing to travel to the Liberia–Guinea border this Friday amid growing concerns over tensions in communities along the frontier in Lofa County. The visit is expected to provide legislators with firsthand insight into the evolving situation following recent reports of disturbances in several border areas.
Members of the legislative team say the mission is intended to gather accurate information directly from residents and local authorities. By engaging communities on the ground, lawmakers hope to better understand the challenges facing border residents and identify practical measures that could help defuse tensions and prevent further instability.
The planned trip comes as the Government of Liberia continues to closely monitor developments along its border with Guinea. Officials say the situation is receiving urgent national attention as authorities work to ensure that peace and security are maintained in the region.
In a statement issued Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Information Minister Jerolinmek Mathew Piah assured the public that the government remains fully engaged in managing the situation. “The situation along the Liberia–Guinea border in Lofa County remains under close attention and is being addressed with the utmost priority,” Piah said, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to safeguarding stability.
According to the government, the situation is also being addressed through diplomatic engagement with neighboring states. Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone have issued a Joint Communiqué reaffirming their shared commitment to maintaining peace and security along their common borders and preserving the long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence among communities within the Mano River Union.
Liberian authorities welcomed a directive from the Government of Guinea ordering its military forces to withdraw to their previous positions along the border. The move has been described by officials as a constructive step toward easing tensions and restoring calm in the affected communities.
Earlier reports of troop movements in the Solumba area of Lofa County had generated anxiety among residents, prompting widespread concern. However, the Liberian government clarified that the movements were part of Guinea’s operational process to implement the withdrawal order following consultations between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the government has taken additional measures aimed at stabilizing the situation. Authorities announced the immediate suspension of all mining activities in the Lofa border region, including operations by BK Enterprises and other companies engaged in sand mining or related activities, pending the outcome of a comprehensive investigation by the National Security Council of Liberia.
The government has also urged citizens living in border communities to remain calm and refrain from actions that could escalate tensions. Piah stressed that joint security forces are actively working to maintain order and protect lives and property while diplomatic efforts continue.
As lawmakers prepare for their fact-finding visit, officials say the mission underscores the Legislature’s broader commitment to national peace and security. A full report detailing the delegation’s findings and recommendations is expected upon their return, as the Government of Liberia continues working with regional partners to preserve stability and prevent any deterioration of relations within the Mano River Union.
