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flag Over 700 Liberian chiefs convened for a historic assembly urging better funding and support, with President Boakai pledging backing for local governance and development.

flag Over 700 traditional leaders from across Liberia convened in Gbarnga for the nation’s first National Assembly of Chiefs and Tribal Governors, a historic event organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ARREST Agenda. flag The two-day gathering, themed “Let’s Come Together and Build Our County,” aimed to strengthen local governance, promote decentralization, and address issues like female genital mutilation. flag Leaders called for improved salaries, transportation, and funding for chiefs’ compounds, warning of non-cooperation if demands are unmet. flag President Boakai affirmed support for traditional authorities, urged passage of the Local Government Act, and pledged investments in schools, infrastructure, and a national football academy. flag The government plans to hold an annual assembly and establish mutual commitments between chiefs and the state to advance inclusive development and national stability.

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