Residents of Kporyorquelleh Clan in Electoral District #3, Bong County, are demanding urgent intervention from government authorities and development partners as they continue to endure years of hardship caused by the lack of basic social services and infrastructure.
The growing frustration stems largely from an unfinished hospital project that was initiated in 2005 but remains incomplete more than two decades later.
Community leaders said the abandoned project has left thousands of residents without access to adequate healthcare, forcing many to travel long distances in search of medical treatment.
Speaking in an interview with reporters, Kporyorquelleh Clan Chief, Nakamura Mulbah, described the situation as alarming and called on national and local leaders to prioritize the needs of the people.
According to him, the absence of a functioning hospital continues to place lives at risk, particularly those of pregnant women, children, and elderly residents who often face difficulties accessing timely medical care.
“Our people have waited for many years for this hospital to be completed,” he said. “Every day, families are forced to travel far from their communities to seek treatment. Some cannot even afford the transportation costs.”
Beyond healthcare, the chief highlighted the poor condition of roads throughout the clan. He noted that several communities become nearly inaccessible during the rainy season, making it difficult for residents to travel, transport farm produce, or access essential services.
The lack of safe drinking water is another major challenge confronting residents. Many families reportedly depend on creeks and other unsafe water sources, exposing them to waterborne diseases and other health complications.
Chief Mulbah has henceforth appealed to the Bong County Legislative Caucus, county administration, district authorities, and international development partners to help address the longstanding challenges facing the clan.
He stressed that improving healthcare, rehabilitating roads, and providing clean drinking water would significantly improve the lives of residents and stimulate local development.
Meanwhile, citizens of Kporyorquelleh Clan remain hopeful that their concerns will finally receive the attention they deserve. After waiting more than twenty years for a promised hospital and other essential services, residents said they are looking for action rather than more promises.