The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) has elected new leaders for its Bong County Local Youth Council.
The election marked a step to strengthen youth participation, and democratic leadership ahead of the Association’s 48th Ordinary General Assembly in November.
The elections were held on Friday, October 9, at the conference hall of the Gbarnga YMCA. It brought together 64 registered voters with valid YMCA membership cards.
The National Youth Council conducted the process under the supervision of the National Steering Committee of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly.
- Timothy Akoi, president of the National Youth Council chaired the process, while results were announced by electoral team members Lawrence S. Dolo, National Youth Coordinator, and Vamuyan Adam Sesay, Communications Officer of YMCA.
Representatives of the Bong County Local Board, the Federation of Liberian Yout, and other civil society organizations observed the process.
Joanna S. Kollie was elected president with 32 votes, defeating S. Kollie G. Foeday, who secured 30 votes. Prince S. Tokpah won the vice presidency with 33 votes against Rose Baysal’s 26. Samuel T. Bombo, Jr. secured the position of general secretary with 35 votes. Bombo defeated Joel D. Dolokeleh, who received 27 votes. Marie Cooper was elected chaplain unopposed.
For the three youth representative positions, Jessica P. Roberts, received 35 votes, Michael M. Kollie, obtained 30, and Sarah Dolo secured 27.
They emerged as the winners ahead of Tiyamenin Y. Memipelee, who received 22 votes, and Annie J. Tokpah, who obtained 20.
Sonnie B. Kollie won financial secretary with 32 votes, defeating Mary M. Kerkulah, who received 30. Nehemiah Flomo was elected parliamentarian with 35 votes against Aaron Gono’s 25.
After the results were announced, YMCA Bong County chair, inducted the newly elected leaders into office. President Joanna S. Kollie subsequently convened her first council meeting.
The elections form part of YMCA institutional development agenda under Vision 2031, which focuses on strengthening institutional structures, and promoting youth empowerment.
The Association’s 48th Ordinary General Assembly is scheduled for November 20–22.
