A wave of emotion swept through the Capitol Building on Thursday as Mrs. Frances Morsay, Chief Executive Officer of Help Yourself Entertainment Center, broke down in tears while pleading with lawmakers for justice following the demolition of her multimillion-dollar facility at 72nd Junction.
Visibly shaken, Mrs. Morsay recounted how the property—her life’s work—was reduced to rubble by personnel of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). The news stunned onlookers, many of whom had gathered in solidarity as she detailed the emotional and economic devastation the demolition caused to her and dozens of employees who now find themselves jobless.
“This business was built from sacrifice,” she said through tears. “I didn’t just lose a building—I lost people’s livelihoods, dreams, and hope.”
The Help Yourself Entertainment Center, located along the Robertsfield Highway, has long served as a hub for social events and local entertainment. According to sources, the demolition may be linked to ongoing land ownership disputes and security-related concerns in the area, though official details remain scarce.
Employees and supporters who accompanied Mrs. Morsay to the Capitol described the demolition as abrupt and unjustified, calling for a full investigation into what they believe to be a misuse of authority.
So far, neither the Ministry of Defense nor the AFL has provided a detailed explanation for the action. The lack of transparency has fueled growing public outrage, sparking conversations about property rights, abuse of power, and the vulnerability of private businesses in post-war Liberia.
As the controversy deepens, lawmakers face mounting pressure to intervene—both to hold those responsible accountable and to reassure Liberians that justice and due process still have meaning in the nation’s democracy.
