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    Gbungbayah Chiefdom Threatens Action as Gbarpolu Budget Stalls Over Western Cluster Funds

    Rural Reporters News NetworkBy Rural Reporters News NetworkAugust 21, 20254 Comments2 Mins Read
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    Composite Photo: Gbungbayah Chiefdom percentage shares affecting County Council's budget proceeding conclusion.
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    By: Henry B. Gboluma, Jr | Gbarpolu County Correspondent

    Gokala Town, Bopolu District —Thursday, August 21, 2025-The Gbungbayah Chiefdom says it may sue the Gbarpolu Local Administration if the 2025 county budget is approved without a clear allocation of the Western Cluster’s annual contribution, totaling USD$520,000.

    Edwin Darjue, the chiefdom’s spokesperson at the meeting, said the community seeks clarity on whether the funds should go directly to the affected community or be allocated as a specified percentage for the chiefdom.

    A meeting held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Gokala Town drew no lawmakers despite invitations, prompting the chiefdom to form a committee to engage lawmakers in the coming days.

    Darjue warned, “If the caucus does not reconvene and shoulder responsibility, we will take decisive action to protect our land; no company will operate on Gbungbayah soil as we seek our rightful resolve. We seek a rightful percentage, do not proceed with county appropriation, or we will pursue lawful remedies in court, while remaining peaceful.”

    A 10% share of the amount was previously proposed in the Draft 2025 County Budget for revision and approval by the County Council in line with Liberia’s 2018 Local Government Act. The chiefdom argues this may require adjusting the percentage and could entail retroactive payments to the affected community.

    Howard Bunday, Finance Officer of Gbarpolu, said the affected community is entitled to a portion under Liberia’s revenue laws but did not specify the exact percentage. “There is no law guaranteeing 100% of Western Cluster Social Development Fund to Gbungbayah; provide the exact law or documentation, and we will use that to craft the budget accordingly,” he said.

    Note that Chapter 6 of the Revenue Sharing Laws references a 5% allocation to communities affected by the exploitation and transport of natural resources for shipment overseas or processing within Liberia.

    The dispute has stalled passage of the 2025 County Budget since it was submitted by the County Administration and discussed at Bopolu City Hall on July 30, 2025. By law, the county council has 21 days to deliberate and approve for implementation.

    Meanwhile, the council is expected to reconvene this weekend after further review to determine action on the 2025 Gbarpolu County Development Budget.

    Keep following and stay tuned for updates as this is a developing story in Gbarpolu.

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