Capitol Building, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has summoned senior executives of Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL) to appear before its plenary this Thursday, June 11, 2026, over alleged failure to fulfill obligations contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with affected communities in Sinoe County.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
Invitation for the appearance of the GVL Executives was triggered a communication from Sinoe County District #1 Representative Thomas Romeo Quioh, who reported that GVL has persistently failed to comply with several of commitments outlined in the MoU between the company and affected communities.
In his communication, addressed to Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon, which was debated by plenary during the 8th Day sitting of the 2nd Quarter of the 3rd session of the 55th Legislature, the Sinoe County lawmaker requested the appearance of GVL’s top Chief Executives, particularly CEO Officer Johanes T. Handojo and Vice President for Strategic and Stakeholder Engagement Elvis G. Morris, to address complaints from residents of Numonpo Statutory District and surrounding communities.
Rep. Quioh contended that the obligations, form part of the company’s corporate social responsibility are not being adhered to, to a larger extent or not implemented at all in some quarters.
These commitments, he maintained, were intended to enhance community development, create employment opportunities, strengthen relations between the company and residents, and improve the welfare of affected populations.
However, with the company’s reported failure to accomplish these agreements, Rep. Quioh pointed out that this alleged disregard for these commitments has fueled dissatisfaction among residents and created tensions that could threaten peace and stability in the area if left unresolved.
” The apparent disregard for these legally binding commitments has generated widespread dissatisfaction and frustration among community members. The situation has become increasingly tense and, if not urgently addressed, could potentially lead to actions that may threaten the peace and stability of the affected communities,” the lawmaker stated.
Predicated upon this, the Sinoe County District 1 lawmaker craved the House to invite the GVL executives to explain why the company should not be held accountable for failing to comply with the terms of the signed agreement and to provide a comprehensive report on the implementation of its corporate social responsibility obligations.
He indicated that the appearance of the company’s leadership before plenary would enable lawmakers to establish the facts surrounding the complaints, ensure corporate accountability, protect the interests of affected citizens, and facilitate an amicable resolution consistent with Liberian laws and principles of good governance.
Following the reading of the communication and subsequent deliberations, plenary agreed to invite the two GVL officials to appear before the House on Thursday, June 11, to respond to the concerns raised and provide clarification regarding the company’s commitments to communities in Sinoe County.
