By: Ben T.C. Brooks |River Gee Correspondent
River Gee County |Feb.2, 2026 | Supporters and executive members of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) in River Gee County have expressed deep disappointment following the abrupt suspension of a highly anticipated political tour by the party’s political leader and Nimba County district 7 Representative, Musa Hassan Bility.
Chairman Bility’s visit to River Gee County came to an unexpected end shortly after his arrival and participation in a traditional kola nut ceremony in Killepo Kanweaken, the first town along his scheduled tour route.
The visit was expected to proceed to Gbeapo Kanweaken, the county’s commercial center, before climaxing in Fish-Town, the county capital, in keeping with the established CMC engagement protocols.
Addressing elders, party members, and residents shortly after the ceremony, Rep. Bility announced that he would be unable to continue the remainder of the tour due to what he described as “disturbing and unfortunate news” received from the Jackson Fiah Doe Regional and Referral Hospital in Tappita, Lower Nimba County.
“I thank you for the kola, but I cannot proceed to Gbeapo Kanweaken and Fish-Town as planned,” Rep. Bility stated.
“While traveling to the southeast, specifically toward Zwedru in Grand Gedeh County, one of my vehicles was involved in a serious accident. Eight people were in that vehicle and sustained severe injuries. The information coming from Tappita Hospital is not encouraging, and I cannot continue with celebrations while such tragic news follows me.”
The CMC political leader further disclosed that the party’s National Chairman, James M.V. Yougie, would remain in River Gee County to continue engagements with party structures and citizens on his behalf.
Despite the explanation, unconfirmed reports reaching Verity News suggest that the early termination of the tour may also be linked to alleged weak mobilization and poor reception in parts of the county.
These claims, however, remain speculative and have not been officially corroborated by the party leadership.
Meanwhile, the sudden change of plans sparked frustration among several supporters who had already mobilized across the county.
One supporter, speaking to Verity News, Janet Wesseh, described the situation as disheartening.
“We used our own money and time to line the streets to welcome him,” the supporter said.
“Unfortunately, he did not reach us and returned. To us, that feels like total disrespect to the people of River Gee County.”
However, reports indicate that CMC district structures and supporters from various parts of the county had already traveled to Gbeapo Kanweaken and Fish-Town in anticipation of meeting Chairman. Bility. Many were reportedly left disappointed after learning that the visit would no longer take place.
Although National Chairman James M.V. Yougie proceeded with engagements in Gbeapo Kanweaken and Fish-Town as planned, several supporters reportedly declined to participate, stating that their primary reason for attending was to directly engage Chairman and Representative Bility.
The CMC River Gee County Chairperson, Mrs. Tenneh Kamara Zubah, also expressed regret over the situation but urged party members and residents to remain calm and united.
Mrs. Zubah reassured supporters of the party’s continued commitment to River Gee County and disclosed that discussions are underway to reschedule Chairman Bility’s visit, ensuring that he fully engages with citizens and party structures across the county at a later date.
As reactions continue to unfold, many CMC supporters in River Gee say they hope future engagements between the party’s leadership and the county’s residents will be better coordinated; problem free to prevent similar setbacks and strengthen trust within the party’s grassroots base in that part of the country.
