– Bility Says
Saclepea, Nimba County – Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility has reaffirmed his refusal to bend to political pressure, declaring, “I did not come this far to compromise—not my values, not my people, and not the vision I have for Liberia.”
The lawmaker’s bold proclamation, shared in a letter from his hometown of Saclepea, reflects his unwavering stance against corruption, mediocrity, and the erosion of principles in Liberian politics.
Bility’s message strikes at the heart of Liberia’s political landscape, where, he argues, **“Politics demands surrender—it demands you bend to power, serve ego, and make peace with corruption.”** Yet, he remains resolute, stating that he entered public service not to “be celebrated by the status quo, but to disrupt it.”
Recounting the personal sacrifices he has endured—”sleepless nights, the pain of watching a nation teeter on the edge of lost purpose”—Bility emphasized that leadership requires courage, even when it comes at a cost. “Every time I choose principle over popularity, I pay a price. But I pay it gladly,” he wrote.
A Call to the Next Generation
Addressing Liberia’s youth, Bility urged them to reject the illusion that proximity to power equals success. “Do not be fooled. Success in Liberia is not measured by how close you are to power, but how committed you are to purpose,” he asserted.
He also called on elders to break their silence, warning that “before your silence becomes complicity.” To his critics, he issued a defiant reminder: “I would rather stand alone with truth than be crowned by compromise.”
Writing from Saclepea, Bility drew inspiration from his roots, where “the red dust reminds me that progress is slow, but real.” He concluded with a rallying cry for resilience: “We must never get so tired that we start negotiating with wrong.”
