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July 28,2026
The Press and Public Affairs Team of Mr. James Papy Kwabo has taken note of the recent report by journalist T-Prince Mulbah regarding the ZiggidaβKpassagizzia Bridge Project.
We appreciate the effort to highlight a community initiative that reflects the determination of the people of Ziggida and Kpassagizzia to address a challenge that has affected their movement, safety, and connection for many years. Public reporting on projects of this nature is important, and we welcome continued engagement from the media and the public.
However, we believe some important details require clarification to ensure that the public has a complete understanding of how the project developed, how support was mobilized, and the roles played by the various actors involved.
The bridge project is a joint self-help initiative of the people of Ziggida and Kpassagizzia. Because the project belongs to both communities, it is important that the voices and experiences of both communities are reflected when reporting on its origin, management, and support provided and received.
While the report included views from Ziggida, it did not include the perspective of Kpassagizziaβs leadership, despite the communityβs direct involvement in the discussions that led to support for the project. According to community representatives involved in the process, discussions with Mr. Kwaboβs team began through engagements initiated by Kpassagizziaβs leadership.
Including the perspectives of both communities would have provided readers with a more complete understanding of the projectβs origin, the engagement process, and the roles played by different actors.
The involvement of Mr. Kwaboβs team followed engagements initiated by the leadership of Kpassagizzia. The Youth Leader of Kpassagizzia, Zoe Badeh, working in collaboration with the Town Chief and General Town Chief of the community, engaged Mr. Kwaboβs team regarding the bridge initiative and the need for support.
Following those engagements, three separate meetings were held between Kpassagizziaβs authorities and representatives of Mr. Kwaboβs team, including Larry Gbelee, Oldman Goli, John H. Tamba, and Mr. Kalapelee Flomo. After these consultations and an assessment of the projectβs needs, a decision was made for Mr. Kwaboβs team to provide support for the material component of the bridge project.
That commitment was fulfilled through the provision of required construction materials and related support, including timber, round poles, steel rods, nails, site clearing, and other essential inputs needed for the work to continue.
This context is important because it explains how the partnership was established and how support was mobilized. A direct account from Kpassagizziaβs leadership would have helped provide readers with a fuller picture of this process.
We also believe the financial information presented in the report requires additional clarification. The report states that approximately LR$667,000 has been expended on the project. It also references LR$360,000 for engineering services and approximately LR$307,000 in support from Mr. Kwabo.
Based on the figures presented in the report, Mr. Kwaboβs reported contribution of approximately LR$307,000 represents about 46% of the LR$667,000 stated project expenditure. This calculation is based solely on the figures presented in the report and is intended to provide context regarding the scale of support provided, not to diminish the contributions of other individuals or partners.
The report also references a LR$50,000 contribution from Cllr. Jesse Korboi. We acknowledge that contribution and recognize the support of all individuals who have responded to the needs of the communities. However, the report does not clearly indicate whether that amount was included within the reported LR$360,000 engineering-related cost or represented an additional contribution to the project. Clarifying this point would help provide the public with a more accurate understanding of the projectβs financial picture.
Clear and consistent reporting of financial information is important, especially when discussing community projects supported by multiple individuals, partners, and community members.
Our purpose in providing this clarification is not to discourage scrutiny or public discussion. We respect the role of journalists in informing society and believe constructive reporting is essential. However, we also believe community stories are best served when all relevant voices are included and the full context is presented.
The people of Ziggida and Kpassagizzia deserve recognition for taking ownership of a challenge affecting their communities. Their determination, together with the support of individuals, partners, technical personnel, and community members who responded to their needs, remains the most important part of this story.
Mr. Kwabo and his team remain committed to supporting genuine community-driven initiatives while respecting the ownership, leadership, and collective efforts of the communities themselves.
Issued by
Press and Public Affairs Team
James Papy Kwabo
