Montserrado County Superintendent Whorway Bryant has acknowledged that his administration has not completed any county development projects since taking office two years ago.
Speaking on a local radio show in Monrovia on Monday , Bryant attributed the lapse to severe financial constraints and delayed release of development funds. He revealed that upon assuming office, the county’s accounts held just L$3,000 and US$45, leaving the local government unable to launch new projects or function effectively.
He added that the situation was compounded by the absence of essential office tools, vehicles, and other logistical support, forcing many staff members to commute long distances for work.
To mitigate these challenges, Bryant said portions of the 2024 and 2025 County and Social Development Funds—amounting to over US$300,000—were used to meet urgent administrative needs. These included purchasing a staff bus, renting an official residence in Bentol, rehabilitating and furnishing the county’s administrative building, and supporting Montserrado teams during the last two National County Sports Meets.
Despite these interventions, the superintendent admitted that the lack of visible development projects has cast a negative image on his administration. He also blamed the delay on the late disbursement of the 2025 development fund, which he said was released only in December—too late for effective project execution.
Bryant’s comments come amid increasing public concern and legislative scrutiny over the management of Montserrado development funds, with calls for full transparency, accountability, and independent audits.
