Published: June 19, 2026
MONROVIA – Montserrado County District 6 Representative Samuel Enders is asking the courts to settle a land dispute at Nagbe’s Town Intersection, alleging that a rival claim to property he says he legally bought has escalated into threats, physical assault and the destruction of property.
Speaking publicly on the matter, Enders said he acquired the land from the owning family with plans to build a children’s hospital. He claimed that a businessman identified as Chris later emerged, asserting ownership of the same property and attempting to begin construction despite the conflicting claims.
The dispute intensified, Enders said, when individuals entered the property and demolished fencing and a cornerstone erected around the site. “They broke the entire fence down and destroyed the cornerstone without a court order,” he said, arguing that land ownership disputes should be resolved through the courts rather than by force.
He also alleged that individuals identified as members of the Armed Forces of Liberia and the Police Support Unit were present during parts of the confrontation. The lawmaker further claimed he was verbally threatened and physically assaulted after attempting to halt construction on the disputed property, and said police officers who responded to the scene were unable to stop the work from continuing.
Enders said the dispute reflects a troubling trend in which contested properties are occupied before courts determine rightful ownership. “If they believe the land is theirs, let the Civil Law Court decide,” he said. “If the court says the property belongs to them, I will leave. But no one should take property by force.”
Responding to criticism circulating online, Enders rejected allegations that he has a history of involvement in land disputes. He said critics have distorted previous legal matters, including a lease disagreement that reportedly resulted in his eviction and financial losses, and another property transaction involving a bank that allegedly led to the destruction of medical equipment.
The lawmaker also pointed to his advocacy for residents facing displacement, arguing that his record reflects support for property rights. “I have never stolen anyone’s land,” Enders said, maintaining that all of his property acquisitions were conducted legally.
The dispute remains unresolved, with Enders urging the courts to determine ownership of the property.
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