The LAC/UMC welcomes the decision of the Justice in Chambers His. Honor Yussif D. Kaba, Associate Justice of the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia, lifting the “Stay Order” which the UMC initially sought to place on the Global Methodist Church (GMC) regarding the forceful use of its properties at the Ganta United Methodist Mission in Ganta City, Nimba County. The lifting of the prohibition does not in any way confer property rights, ownership claims, or legal authority to the GMC or its associates over any United Methodist Church properties in Gompa District, Ganta, Nimba County. Furthermore, this decision does not affect the Declaratory Judgment case currently on appeal before the Honorable Supreme Court of the Republic of Liberia. That matter remains pending and subject to final judicial determination. The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church maintains that the Ganta United Methodist Mission properties belong to the United Methodist Church in Liberia and remain under its lawful ownership and authority. The United Methodist Church therefore reiterates that all individuals or institutions desiring to use the UMC Ganta Mission Station facilities must seek the express permission and authorization of the UMC through its Mission Stations Executives, the District Superintendent, Rev. Patrick Z. Luogon, and Bro. Benedict Domah or through its Central Office in Monrovia. Any attempt to use the facilities without approval from the leadership of the United Methodist Church constitutes a violation of the initial Declaratory Judgment granted by the Civil Law Court in favor of the UMC. The Church also wishes to make clear that it is actively exploring all additional legal options available to its legal counsels and laws controlling to prevent the illegal use or occupation of its facilities in Gompa District, Nimba County. As a law-abiding institution, the United Methodist Church remains committed to respecting the rule of law and pursuing all remedies within the legal framework of the Republic of Liberia. The Church continues to seek an amicable resolution grounded in justice, order, and the protection of its lawful property rights. It can be recalled that when the UMC prayed the Court for the “Stay Order” through a Writ of Prohibition, a conference between the parties had been scheduled for March 3, 2026. The UMC Legal Team was surprised to learn that the Justice in Chambers, His Honor Yussif D. Kaba, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, advanced the meeting to Tuesday, February 24, 2026, where the matter was heard in Chambers with the parties present. The Justice declined to issue the Writ and subsequently lifted the “Stay Order” that had initially been imposed. With emphasis, the lifting of the prohibition does not in any way confer property rights, ownership claims, or legal authority to the GMC or its associates.
