By Samuel Flomo, Jr.
Bong County Senator Prince Moye, has publicly challenged his critics, comprising former lawmakers. Moye rhetorically questioned the county’s former lawmakers as to what they delivered to the county during their time in national leadership.
He has for that reason, called for greater accountability in public service.
Sen. Moye made the statement at the dedication ceremony of the Wainsue Maternal Waiting Home in Jorpolu Clan, Jorquelleh District.
He directly confronted former lawmakers, who previously held influential positions on the national budget committees.
Moye attributed his perceived failures of the former lawmakers to lacked of interest in the wellbeing of the people during the tenure.
He accused his former coworker’s failure to produce little tangible benefit for the county.
“I was telling somebody that some of the people criticizing what we are doing now were in the House before, and served on Public Accounts. They led that committee for years, but they cannot show one project they put in the budget to benefit this county. We will challenge them.”
Moye said, the national budget is primarily shaped by the Ways and Means and Public Accounts Committees.
As such, he said, those who once served in these roles now have no visible achievements to show for their influence, leaving residents with unfulfilled expectations.
“What can you show that you brought to this county? When we sit there, we bring millions of dollars back home.” Moye’s remark has drawn attention to the broader question of political accountability, and the gap between legislative power and development outcomes.
He announced plans to ensure US$50,000 is captured in the national budget through the LACE District Development Fund.
The allocation, he said, will be split evenly: US$25,000 for the full renovation of the Wainsue Clinic and US$25,000 for the construction of a Community Guest House currently underway.
While supporters described the announcement as a tangible step to improve healthcare and infrastructure in the county, critics say such promises must be followed by real implementation.
The debate underscored a growing tension between political rhetoric and measurable progress, with residents closely monitoring whether the county needs are being addressed.