Concerns are mounting across Electoral District #5 in Grand Bassa County as residents point to what they describe as the apparent abandonment of the district office belonging to their lawmaker, Representative Thomas Alexander Goshua.
A visit by West Africa Voice to the facility reveals a scene of visible neglect as the once-functional compound is now overrun by tall grass and unchecked vegetation, with no signs of recent maintenance or administrative activity.
Our reporter who visited the area said the condition of the office reflects a broader pattern of disengagement from constituency affairs.
“This place used to be where people came with their issues,” one resident noted. “Now, it looks like nobody is responsible for it anymore.”
From what have been gathered, electoral District #5 in Grand Bassa County is not a single urban center but a wide and complex constituency comprising multiple administrative districts and townships, including Blezee, Doegbahn–Glaydor, Kpoewein, Neekreen Statutory District, and Nyuein-Wein—areas largely characterized by rural settlements and dispersed communities.
According to our reporter, the absence of a functional district office creates a governance vacuum in a constituency already challenged by distance, infrastructure gaps, and limited access to public services.
Many residents also noted that district offices serve as critical links between elected officials and constituents, particularly in rural settings where access to central government institutions is limited.
The current state of the facility, they warned, raises questions about representation, accessibility, and accountability.Representative Goshua, who has served District #5 since 2017 and secured re-election in 2023, has yet to publicly respond to concerns surrounding the condition of the district office.
Meanwhile, residents across communities from Blezee to Nyuein-Wein say they are watching closely, calling for immediate action to restore the office and reestablish a visible presence in the district.
Up to the publication of this report, West Africa Voice made several attempts to contact Representative Thomas Alexander Goshua, but his phone rang without response.