Nimba County District#7 Representative, Musa Hassan Bility, accused of neglect, as Concerned Youth of District #7 protest.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Nimba, Liberia; July 3, 2025 – Tensions are mounting in Nimba County’s District #7, as Concerned Youth of District #7 staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday, accusing their lawmaker, Representative Musa Hassan Bility, of abandoning them in favor of political allies and development projects in Margibi County.
The protestors claim that Rep. Bility’s scholarship program and development efforts are disproportionately benefiting Margibians, leaving many young people in his own district without access to education.
“Rep. Musa Bility, you can’t be a representative in our district, giving scholarships to 100 Margibians, while we are out of school with no means of attending,” the group stated. “Your scholarship program only benefits those who supported you during the 2023 election. If your leadership is not inclusive, then leave our district”, the protesting youth demanded.
Although Nimba District#7 has seen some level of development in road network, the protesting youth argue they have been overlooked, particularly in terms of educational support and empowerment.
Critics point to Rep. Bility’s close partnership with Senator Nathaniel F. McGill of Margibi County, as evidence of misplaced priorities.
Earlier this year, the two leaders unveiled ambitious development plans for Gibi District, Margibi County, including construction of a road and a modern senior high school.
The announcement was made during Senator McGill’s post-election thank-you tour, where he praised Gibi residents for their overwhelming support during the 2023 senatorial election. At the event, he introduced Rep. Bility as the standard bearer of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), describing him as a “brother” in their shared political journey.
Rep. Bility used the occasion to express his gratitude to Margibi residents, promising to champion the county’s growth. Through his Bility Humanities Foundation, he pledged to build the first-ever senior high school in Gibi and hinted at long-term plans for a college.
“We’re not only breaking ground on infrastructure; we’re laying the foundation for a better future,” Bility declared during the launch, recently.
Construction on the Gibi road and school project is set to begin next week, with both lawmakers touting the projects as vital for enhancing trade, transportation, and access to education in Margibi County.
However, back in District #7, frustration is growing. Youth leaders accuse Rep. Bility of turning his back on those who elected him, particularly in an area still grappling with poor infrastructure and limited access to education.
While the projects in Margibi are celebrated by many there, they have sparked a backlash in Nimba, where residents say their needs remain unmet. The Concerned Youth of District #7 have vowed to intensify their campaign until their representative addresses their demands for equitable educational support and local development. Editing by Jonathan Browne
