Monrovia – The veterans association of the Grand Bassa University Students Union has voiced concerns over developments in the county, while calling for swift and lawful action on the findings of the General Auditing Commission (GAC) compliance audit covering the administration of Grand Bassa County from 2018 to 2023.
Solomon O. Davis, the association’s chairman, told reporters Tuesday that the audit findings raise serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and governance in the county administration.
According to him, the audit as a matter of public interest that requires open engagement among county authorities, the national government, civil society organizations, and ordinary citizens.
“As students, intellectuals, and future leaders, we believe accountability remains the foundation of democracy and sustainable development,” he stated.
According to the association, the GAC report highlighted several issues, including weak financial controls, governance irregularities, procurement violations, and the absence of effective accountability mechanisms.
The group warned that failure to address those concerns could negatively affect key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and youth empowerment programs across the county.
“Citizens may begin to lose confidence in public institutions when transparency and accountability appear weak. Without trust, development efforts become difficult,” the statement noted.
The association further cautioned that the alleged mismanagement of public resources could result in stalled community projects, delayed educational initiatives, and reduced investor confidence in Grand Bassa County.
While reaffirming its support for accountability, transparency, institutional reform, and the rule of law, the Veterans Association strongly rejected corruption, misuse of public funds, political intimidation, and violence.
The group urged all stakeholders to address the audit findings through lawful, peaceful, and professional channels.
Among its recommendations, the association called for the full public disclosure of the audit findings, immediate corrective administrative actions, stronger county financial management systems, independent monitoring of development projects, and regular public accountability forums in Grand Bassa County.
The organization also encouraged young people in the county to uphold integrity, reject corruption, and actively participate in civic and democratic processes.
Despite acknowledging that the audit report may trigger public debate, the association appealed for calm and constructive engagement, stressing that accountability strengthens governance rather than weakens it.
The General Auditing Commission conducted the compliance audit as part of its constitutional mandate to ensure the proper and responsible use of public resources in Liberia.
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