Senator Gbehzohngar Milton Findley dropped political diplomacy and went full throttle on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, declaring on live radio/TV that he is prepared to “defend Bassa with [his] life.”
Findley threatens to get even with any individual or entity dares to sue the county over its controversial iron ore tailings deal with Steel Fort Mining Company.
Citizens consider Findley’s statement as a dramatic twist to the unfolding mining saga in the county.
In his position as chairman of the county Legislative Caucus, he made the statement when he appeared on the Wednesday edition of the popular ‘Dumboy Show’ on Ableejay Radio/TV, drawing sharp reactions across the county and beyond.
“If anyone-company or individual-tries to drag Grand Bassa to court over this deal, I will defend this county with my life,” Findley vowed, his voice rising with passion.
“Once it is in the interest of our people, I will fight legally or otherwise. I will not sit and see our county attacked.”
Findley’s impassioned comments come amid mounting legal threats targeting members of the Bassa Legislative Caucus, and local leaders, who allegedly signed or attested to a multi-million-dollar deal with Steel Fort, a mining company at the center of a bitter political storm.
Senate Pro Tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, described the deal, which involves the extraction of iron ore tailings in the county, as “fraudulent and dubious.” Madam Lawrence raised concerns over the ‘transparency and legality’ of the agreement, alleging that critical protocols were bypassed and the deal could rob the county of vital revenue.
But Findley came out swinging, defending the agreement, saying: “Steel Fort is operating within the law with a valid license. The deal was legally signed. If anyone has a problem, they should take it up with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and not drag our local leaders through the mud.”
He said Steel Fort holds one of four licenses covering the iron ore tailings, and has every legal right to begin operations.
Mr. Findley then challenged critics to produce evidence of wrongdoing, while accusing some political figures of “playing to the gallery” at the expense of development.
“With political heavyweights from the county clashing over the deal, and court threats looming, tensions in Grand Bassa are nearing a fever pitch,” one analyst closed to the deal remarked.
Findley’s defiant vow has electrified his base, with supporters praising his “bold leadership,” while critics accused him of using populist rhetoric to distract from the real issues. Calls are now growing for an independent investigation into the Steel Fort deal, even as the company prepares to commence lifting tailings under the disputed agreement. By: Tarr UB Garnett / Ableejay Media