Growing frustration among young people in Bong County has erupted into renewed public criticism of the county administration.
As such, youth groups have openly accused the leadership of failing to address worsening living conditions, unemployment and basic development challenges under Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris.
In a series of community discussions held in Gbarnga and nearby towns, youth representatives described a prolonged period of unmet expectations, saying that promises of improved opportunities and inclusive governance have not translated into visible results.
Many of the young people expressed deep concern over limited access to jobs, weak support for skills training programs, and slow progress in community development projects.
They argue that these conditions continue to push many youths into economic hardship and uncertainty.
“Enough is enough,” one youth leader declared during a gathering in Gbarnga. “We have waited for too long. Our communities are still struggling, and young people are being left behind without opportunities, or meaningful support.”
Other youth voices echoed similar sentiments, saying: “We feel excluded from decision-making processes that affect our future.”
They have meanwhile, called for stronger engagement between county authorities and youth structures, as well as clear accountability mechanisms to ensure development plans are effectively implemented.
The youth have also demanded for the establishment of a formal county-wide youth engagement platform that would allow regular dialogue with the superintendent’s office and other local authorities.
They believe that such a structure would bridge the gap between government plans and community realities.
However, some community leaders are urging restraint, cautioning against escalating tensions.
They emphasize the importance of constructive engagement, and argued that development challenges require time, coordination and shared responsibility among stakeholders.
Despite these calls for calm, youth groups insist that patience alone is no longer acceptable.
Though the Superintendent office is yet to issue any formal response, the group argued that without urgent and visible action, public trust in local governance will continue to decline.