TAPPITA, Lower Nimba County – Residents of Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties have threatened to set a road blockade on the Tappita-Zwedru Highway because the government has failed to pave the road as promised. The protest would be led by aggrieved residents and members of the business community in both counties. He said due to the deplorable condition of the road, they have to pay L$500 to transport a bag of 25kg rice. He added that in Toe Town, Grand Gedeh County, there’s often no goods to buy during the rainy season, as they have to commute to Tappita to buy essential commodities. Owners of businesses in the between Tappita and Toe Town, who did not want to be named told FrontPage Africa that they are tired with empty promises by the government.

Source: Front Page Africa February 22, 2019 02:32 UTC