CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia, Liberia — Sinoe County District #2 Representative Samson Quejue Wiah has reaffirmed his commitment to representing the interests of his constituents at the National Legislature, saying his primary responsibility is to advocate for the people who elected him rather than pursue personal benefits.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, Rep. Wiah said his election was a mandate from the people of Jaedea, Dubeh River, and Jedepo, emphasizing that their concerns and welfare should remain central to his legislative responsibilities.
“I was sent here by the people of Jaedea, Dugbe River, and Jedepo to advocate for them, but not for my personal benefits,” Wiah said.
The lawmaker stressed that his presence at the Legislature is intended to provide representation for his constituents, raise issues affecting their communities, and ensure that their voices are heard in national decision-making.
His remarks come amid broader public concerns about lawmakers’ attendance at legislative sessions and their commitment to fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to them by voters. Addressing the issue, Wiah said prioritizing personal interests over official duties was not the purpose for which he sought the people’s mandate.
He maintained that the confidence placed in him by voters carries an obligation to remain focused on the needs of the district and to use his position to advance their collective interests.
Rep. Wiah also urged residents of District #2 not to lose confidence in his representation, assuring them that their welfare would take precedence over his personal interests.
“I am urging the people of District #2 to rest assured that their interests matter more to me than my personal gain,” he said.
The representative’s statement underscores his publicly expressed commitment to constituency-focused representation, with an emphasis on accountability and service to the people who elected him.
District #2 is part of Sinoe County, in southeastern Liberia, where residents rely on their elected representatives to bring community concerns to the national level and advocate for development priorities.
While Wiah has reiterated his commitment to the district, his constituents will ultimately assess his representation through his participation in legislative proceedings, advocacy on issues affecting the district, and efforts to address the needs of the communities he represents.
His Tuesday remarks serve as a renewed assurance that, in his view, the interests of the people of Jaedea, Dubeh River, and Jedepo must remain at the center of his work at the National Legislature.
