By: D. Abraham Cooper, Sr. |Grand Gedeh Correspondent
Ploe Chiefdom, Grand Gedeh County |February 19, 2026|Tensions are rising in Ploe Chiefdom as Elder Henry G. Gbarwea, a prominent traditional leader of Nemenwen Town, issues an urgent plea for the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) and local government officials to intervene in a territorial dispute with the Gbazon community.
The Core of the Conflict
The dispute centers on the historical boundary at Warnee. While recent claims have pointed toward a nearby hill as the dividing line, Elder Gbarwea clarified to reporters that the Warnee area is the true, established border.
The friction reportedly stems from a “goodwill gesture” gone wrong:
The Catalyst: The Ploe people granted farming rights to an individual named Sohn from the Gbazon community.
The Result: This grant has allegedly led to encroachment, sparking fears of instability between the two neighboring groups.
Demands for Resolution
Elder Gbarwea and the Nemenwen leadership are moving past verbal negotiations, calling for a technical and permanent solution. The community has formally requested:
Direct Government Oversight: Immediate intervention by Local Government Authorities.
Field Deployment: The physical presence of the LLA at the Warnee site.
Modern Demarcation: A formal land survey utilizing GPS technology to establish definitive, historical boundaries.
”We want the Land Authority to bring their GPS so this land business can be over,” Elder Gbarwea stated, emphasizing the need for a final, data-driven resolution to maintain peace.
