…As He Describes The Year 2024 as a Test of His Resilience…
MONROVIA: Two of the three branches of the Liberian government have come under fierce criticism from Nimba County Electoral District Seven Representative Musa Hassan Bility.
Representative Bility recounting the year 2024 few hours ago wrote on his official social media(Facebook) page and said,
“As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the trials, lessons, and triumphs of 2024. This has been a year that tested my resilience and shook the very foundation of our democracy. The air of Saclepea ffers the stillness I need to put these reflections into perspective.”
The year 2024 which marks the Lawmaker’s first as a member of the House of Representatives, from all indication gave him an experience that made him feel like stepping into a storm.
Rep. Bility further jotted down that he encountered unchecked ambition, betrayal, and political intrigue—forces that sought to undermine the principles of governance in Liberia.
According to him, the elections that was held on January 15 for the Speakership of the National Legislature revealed cracks in the country’s governance system.
“Trust was scarce, and betrayal ran rampant. As the months unfolded, it became clear how fragile our institutions are. Threats of expulsion, withheld benefits, and intimidation became the tools of consolidation.” Bility Narrated
The National Legislature
Expressing his frustration about the Nation’s first branch of government, Representative Bility accused both the House of Representatives and the Liberian Senate of becoming an extension of the executive, something he terms eroding the checks and balances that underpin Liberia’s democracy.
According to him, this concentration of power has left Liberia staggering dangerously close to a one-party, one-government, one-branch system.
“The separation of powers that once served as the backbone of our governance is barely recognizable. This is a troubling and dangerous time, not just for the legislature but for the nation as a whole.”
Supreme Court Failure to Make Clear its Opinion in the House’s Stalemate
Constitutionally, the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia is the highest interpreter of the laws of the Nation with directives for strict actions or mandates. But sadly to the dismay of many Liberians, the court in its opinion in a case involving members of the House of Representatives failed to render a direct verdict.
Something the illustrious Lawmaker said is the most disheartening moment of the year 2024 for him.
“Perhaps the most heartfelt thing was the failure of the Supreme Court to live up to its sacred duty. For a nation like ours, with its long struggle for fairness and justice, the Court has always represented hope. It was the place where the injured could turn for redress, where the Constitution could be safeguarded, and where the definition of what it means to be Liberian could be reaffirmed.”
He furthermore frowned that the Court is faltered. According to him, It allowed itself to be consumed by political influence, failing to provide clarity or fairness at a time when the nation needed it most.
“This failure was not just disappointing—it was frightening. When the Court cannot be trusted to protect the Constitution, where else can the people turn? This is not simply a failure of leadership; it is a collapse of one of the pillars of democracy.”
A Call to Liberia Development Partners
Attracting the attention of the country’s development partners, the Nimba County representative said he believes it’s time the international community has a crucial role to play.
He said Liberia’s challenges are not isolated, and so as such, the country crisis have regional and global implications.
“History has shown that whenever our democracy falters, the international community steps in to help us rebuild. It is my hope that they will intervene now, before the damage becomes irreparable.”
“Even in these challenging times, I refuse to lose hope. This year, I made the conscious decision to stand firm—not for individuals or alliances, but for the rule of law. There were moments when defeat felt inevitable, when the forces aligned against us seemed insurmountable. But in those moments, I drew strength from a powerful thought: “When faced with death—in this case, a political death—the answer is, NOT TODAY.” It is this defiance that has carried me through and will continue to guide me forward.”
He also narrated in his writeup that the year 2024 has exposed the depths of ambition and the fragility of Liberia institutions.
“But it has also reaffirmed my belief in the strength of the human spirit. Liberia is capable of greatness, but only if we have the courage to rebuild what has been broken. Our future will not be defined by the failures of our institutions, but by the determination of its people to create a nation where justice, accountability, and integrity prevail.” He Concluded
