Published: February 16, 2026
By Rancy Clarke
Gbarnga, Bong County —Bong County District #4 Representative, Robert Flomo Womba has accused some of his constituents of making up a false narrative that he does not visit his district, the constituency he represents at the House of Representative in Monrovia. Womba alleged that the outrage from some of the constituents is based on his refusal to distribute money on them.
Appearing over the weekend on Super Bongese, Rep. Womba dismissed allegations about his absence as fabrication and politically motivated. He claimed that the criticisms are being fueled by expectations that he should provide direct financial handouts during visits to the district, insisting that he would not “dash anyone money” but would instead focus on what he described as tangible and sustainable support.
“I think the visibility they talk about is for me to give them cash,” he said. His comments come amid growing public criticism from some residents who say the lawmaker has not been regularly present in the district and has failed to adequately represent their interests at the Legislature.
The lawmaker clarified that he is consistently present in the district and actively engaging communities. However, he alleged that whenever he visits towns and leaves without distributing money, some residents report to local elders that he has not been in the area.
Bong’s District #4 lawmaker said he remains committed to what he described as “tangible and sustainable development,” arguing that cash handouts only deepen what he termed a culture of dependency. “I place premium on developments that will transform lives, not temporary cash that finishes in one day,” he said.
Rep. Womba emphasized that his focus remains on long-term development initiatives, particularly in education and women empowerment, which he said will shape residents from dependency syndrome to self reliance.“”I said to myself that I will help with education and women empowerment, and I will maintain that. I don’t care about how they feel,” he added.
Among projects he listed are the construction of a town hall, an auditorium, and water facilities within the district. Womba, the lone Unity Party Representative from Bong County, also addressed concerns about his relationship with the President. He said unlike some lawmakers, he does not boast about his proximity to the President but instead leverages his connections to attract development initiatives.
“Some people boast about their closeness to the President, but that is not in my nature. When the government undertakes a project, I don’t rush to claim credit,” he stated, arguing that taking personal glory for government initiatives can create unnecessary discontent.
On education, the Lawmaker highlighted his role in the elevation of Bong County Technical College (BCTC) to university status through a bill he submitted to the Legislature. He said the decision was driven by the increasing influx of students and the need to expand academic programs to meet growing demands.
However, several residents who called into the program criticized the lawmaker, accusing him of neglecting the district and failing to adequately represent them at the Legislature. Some callers vowed not to support his re-election bid in 2029.“
“We don’t want you as our lawmaker again because you have failed us, and you hardly come here,” one caller, identified as James Smith, said during the live broadcast.
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