Monrovia, Liberia – HON. SOLOMON WEAWEA, Executive Director of the LIBERIA NATIONAL HERITAGE AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (LNHCDA), is urging the public to approach the ongoing border tensions in Foya District, Lofa County, patiently and cautiously, emphasising the importance of thorough investigation over emotional responses.
Weawea’s remarks coincide with increased tensions along the border between Liberia and Guinea following reports that on March 2, 2026, armed Guinean soldiers entered Liberian territory close to the Makona River, confronting road construction workers and confiscating heavy equipment used for the Foya–Vahun road project.
The soldiers reportedly asserted that Guinea owned the portion of the river where sand was being taken, which put an end to building and alarmed locals and authorities in Lofa County. Weawea warned Liberians against drawing hasty judgements amid the escalating controversy surrounding the incident often referred to as the Foya border saga and urged the populace to permit the government to carry out a democratic and diplomatic fact-finding process.
“Fellow Liberians, we must approach this matter with caution,” Weawea stated. “Past administrations may have made decisions in the name of peace and brotherhood that were not thoroughly evaluated for their long-term implications.”
The Executive Director of LNHCDA cited past agreements between Guinea and Liberia that, in his opinion, merit further investigation. The Ahmed Sékou Touré Health Center, situated in Jorwah, Panta District, Bong County, close to the Liberia–Guinea border, is one example he gave.
In an effort to improve diplomatic ties between the two neighbouring nations, the medical facility was first built more than 40 years ago under the administration of former Liberian President William R. Tolbert Jr. and named for Ahmed Sékou Touré, the first president of Guinea.
The hospital was rebuilt and formally dedicated in December 2018 by former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor after it had fallen into ruin during Liberia’s civil war. The facility currently serves residents of Panta District as well as nearby communities across the Guinean border.
Such historical accords, according to Weawea, highlight the importance of carefully examining previous agreements that have an impact on Liberia’s border towns. “Some decisions made in the spirit of brotherhood may not have fully considered the future consequences,” he noted, adding that the current situation underscores the importance of understanding past diplomatic commitments.
Despite the tensions, Weawea urged residents to maintain their composure as authorities look into the facts surrounding the border crisis and expressed confidence that Liberia’s government can settle the conflict through democratic procedures and diplomatic engagement.
In an attempt to reduce tensions and re-establish peace along the common border, the Liberian administration has already started diplomatic talks with Guinean officials. As the nation negotiates the delicate border conflict, observers say Weawea’s plea for care is part of a larger attempt to promote harmony and responsible discourse.
Reported by: Mac Eric Garmoyou Freeman
