DN News Liberia takes a critical look at Senator Prince Kermue Moye’s recent and controversial decision to transfer his private property to Bong County University (BCU). While the move has been presented as a generous contribution to education, it is important to be honest—this is not simply an act of goodwill. It appears to be an early campaign strategy aimed squarely at 2029.
The facts are straightforward. The property in question has existed for over five years—a period during which the university, then a technical college, struggled significantly with inadequate facilities. During that time, Senator Moye’s Sumo Moye Memorial Technical College operated privately, despite the evident need for support. Notably, the property also played a role in his 2020 campaign, which contributed to his decisive victory over then-incumbent Henry Yallah. If the senator’s intention was truly to strengthen higher education in Bong County, the most logical time to transfer the property would have been shortly after its construction. Doing so would have delivered timely benefits to students and the institution when the need was most urgent. Instead, the decision comes now—at a moment when political ambitions and future calculations are beginning to take shape.
This timing cannot be ignored. In politics, actions are rarely accidental, and high-profile gestures often carry deeper motives. By making this transfer at this stage, Senator Moye positions himself as a champion of education while simultaneously building political capital. It is a move designed to resonate with voters, shape public perception, and lay the groundwork for future electoral advantage.
Citizens of Bong County must look beyond the surface. Development should be consistent, timely, and free from political convenience. When meaningful decisions are delayed until they align with personal political timelines, it raises legitimate questions about sincerity. True leadership is demonstrated through sustained commitment—not well-timed gestures that double as campaign tools.
This is not to suggest that BCU should reject the property, nor that development should be dismissed. On the contrary, any support for education is welcome and valuable. However, the people of Bong County must remain clear-eyed. What is being presented as generosity may, in reality, be a calculated political investment.
As 2029 approaches, voters must demand more than symbolic acts. They must demand authenticity, accountability, and leadership that places public interest above political ambition. Only then can Bong County move beyond performative development and toward genuine progress.
