Senator Prince Kermue Moye has accused CMC political leader Musa Hassan Bility of using funds that were allegedly diverted from Bong County's social development resources to build political influence through specific infrastructure projects. He made these remarks on November 17, 2025, while appearing on the ELBC Super Morning Show in Monrovia.
Speaking as both a Bong County senator and chair of the Senate Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance, Moye rejected claims that he tried to block the construction of a new bridge initiated by the CMC. He described the allegation as false and politically motivated, insisting he had not previously commented publicly and wanted to clarify his position.
Moye argued that the real issue was not the bridge itself but what he called a pattern of politically charged development efforts aimed at portraying him as anti-progress. "In my whole life, I believe in development politics," he said. "But no lawmaker in Bong County has done more development than me, whether funded by the government or through my personal initiatives."
The senator claimed he had served nearly three decades in public life and insisted that no current or past representative could match his record in infrastructure and human resource development. "We can challenge it," he said. "No one can compare with me on structured development in Bong County."
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Addressing the disputed bridge project directly, Moye stated he had even sent several text messages to CMC officials, including Representative Cole, to welcome the initiative. "I supported the bridge," he said. "I don't know why anyone would think its construction is a threat to anybody."
However, he accused Bility and his allies of using the groundbreaking ceremony as a provocation, claiming it took place on an unprepared site without proper excavation or technical plans. According to Moye, the event had political motives rather than genuine development intentions.
The senator alleged that Bility was trying to use county resources for personal political gain. He claimed that Bility had deprived Bong County of over US$10 million in social corporate responsibility funds from China Union's operations, funds the county should have received for local development.
Moye accused Bility of bringing back only a small portion of the money that was indirectly diverted from the county and attempting to rebrand it as generosity by sponsoring select bridge projects. He said several communities in District Two needed critical bridges, including the Biayata Bridge, and challenged the CMC to develop them if its motives were genuine.
Despite his criticisms, Moye reaffirmed his full support for building a standard, legally approved bridge. He stated that the only thing he refused to do was abuse his prerogative or lash out at government officials, distancing himself from the confrontational behavior of other political figures.
The senator revealed that he had met privately with Public Works Minister Roland Giddings to encourage proper due diligence on the project. He praised Minister Giddings as a respected son of Bong County and a key figure in the government's infrastructure program, stating that the ministry must ensure that any bridge built meets national and community standards.
Moye warned that if the CMC's construction fails to meet technical requirements, the government would be blamed for a substandard project. He said his role was to ensure oversight, not interfere with ministerial duties. "Allow the minister to work," he said. "Let him give you the standard. Let the technicians do their job."
The senator also criticized what he described as a wider pattern of political manipulation by Bility, including alleged attempts to influence judicial proceedings. He advised judges and justices to be cautious not to let political actors destroy their legacy through frivolous court actions.
According to Moye, the Senate and the presidency had already taken steps to recover lawful funds owed to the Liberian people, including money he said was wrongly benefiting private individuals. He added that the legal recovery process must not be undermined by what he called political drama.
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He stated that Liberia needed a well-funded, independent judiciary capable of handling major cases, not one distracted by political interference. "We must build courthouses, fund the system, and strengthen justice," Moye said. "This is how we move the country forward."
The dispute has heightened political tensions in Bong County, raising questions about the role of private individuals and political leaders in local development. Moye insisted that the government remains responsible for major infrastructure and warned that community projects should not be used as a political tool.
Senator Moye's statement was made following a radio appearance in Gbarnga, where Bong County District Number #3 Representative Josiah Marvin Cole labelled him, including Bong County Senatorial Candidate Edward W Karfiah and Superintendent Loileyah Hawa Norris as masterminders of the CMC bridge Project
