Monrovia -Grand Bassa County District #4 Representative Alfred H. Flomo has urged the government to investigate growing land disputes involving alleged fraud and archive tampering.
According to the House of Representatives Press Release, Rep. Flomo said individuals have allegedly accessed national archives, removed records, and replaced them with backdated deeds to claim land unlawfully thus warning it is creating widespread conflict in local communities.
He noted that the 15-year civil war destroyed many land records, making proper investigation essential before court decisions are made stressing that preventing illegal land grabs is more important than financial compensation.
A key dispute involves a swamp in Iron Factory, where a Nigerian man is accused of fencing off land historically occupied by local families.
Allegations suggest he is using government connections and may have embezzled funds from a road contract.
Despite complaints to the Environmental Protection Agency and land authorities, Rep. Flomo says no action has been taken.
He is calling for a national task force to audit records, prevent fraudulent claims, and hold offenders accountable.
Residents fear ongoing disputes could escalate tensions across the county if the government does not intervene.
