{"id":230,"date":"2026-10-22T23:32:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T23:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probe.eilai.org\/probewp\/?p=230"},"modified":"2026-10-22T23:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T23:32:52","slug":"bong-district-4-residents-petition-cllr-david-w-woah-for-2029-presidency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.probenewsliberia.org\/probewp\/bong-district-4-residents-petition-cllr-david-w-woah-for-2029-presidency\/","title":{"rendered":"Bong District #4 Residents Petition Cllr. David W. Woah for 2029 Presidency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BELLEMU TOWN, Bong County \u2014 Residents of Electoral District #4, Bong County, have petitioned Cllr. 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Gbarnah said Liberia needs leadership capable of addressing corruption, creating jobs for young people, strengthening education, revitalizing agriculture and promoting national reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The petitioners also highlighted youth empowerment, care for elderly people and persons with disabilities, and accountability as key priorities for national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are with you; our hearts and souls are also with you,\u201d the petitioners declared while pledging support for his presidential ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In response, Cllr. Woah accepted the petition, declaring his intention to contest the presidency in 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said his decision followed consultations with his family and professional colleagues, as well as prayers for God&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cllr. Woah acknowledged that the journey would require sacrifice, discipline, perseverance, and public participation, emphasizing that no individual could transform Liberia without the contributions of its citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BELLEMU TOWN, Bong County \u2014 Residents of Electoral District #4, Bong County, have petitioned Cllr. 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