Gold, Diamond Union Chairman Faces Impeachment

MONROVIA, Liberia, November 11, 2026 – The Elder Council of the Liberia Gold, Diamond and Minerals Union has initiated impeachment proceedings against Board Chairman Omaru Sangary, accusing him of constitutional violations, incompetence, and mismanagement of the organization’s affairs.

The Council has filed a motion of no confidence against Sangary, citing his alleged failure to conduct elections, unlawful suspension of union members, and repeated interference with the Board’s operations.

Reading a joint resolution during a meeting Tuesday in Monrovia, the Union’s newly elected Secretary General, Emmanuel Gbor, said the decision followed concerns over Sangary’s alleged disregard for the organization’s Constitution and governing regulations.

According to Gbor, the Board Chairman is accused of violating Section 1.2 of the Board Policy and undermining the effective functioning of the institution.

The Council maintained that Sangary’s alleged actions have disrupted the Union’s operations and weakened internal governance, prompting its decision to seek his removal.

It said the impeachment proceedings are intended to restore institutional order, strengthen accountability, and ensure compliance with the Union’s Constitution.

The development highlights growing internal leadership tensions within the organization, which represents stakeholders in Liberia’s gold, diamond, and mineral sectors.

The Elder Council serves as an advisory body responsible for providing institutional guidance, promoting unity, and supporting the resolution of disputes affecting the Union and its members.

The latest move comes amid concerns about leadership accountability and the effective representation of artisanal miners, mineral dealers, brokers, and other stakeholders within the mining industry.

However, the allegations against Sangary remain unproven, and his response to the impeachment proceedings was not available at the time of publication.