The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Ganta United Methodist Hospital and the administration building by members of the breakaway group called Global Methodist Church in Nimba County and calls for swift and impartial justice for those responsible.
The Ganta United Methodist Hospital, one of Liberia’s oldest and most respected faith-based medical institutions, has long served the people of Nimba County and surrounding regions with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to quality healthcare. An attack on this facility is not just an attack on the United Methodist Church, but also on the very ideals of humanity, service, and peace.
We are deeply troubled by the violence, threats to staff, and destruction of property that reportedly took place during the incident. These actions jeopardize the lives of patients, health workers, and the United Methodists, and they undermine national efforts toward healing and development.
The Liberia Annual Conference calls on:
– The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Justice and relevant security agencies, to launch a full-scale investigation into the matter and bring those perpetrators arrested to justice without fear or favor.
– Community leaders and residents to denounce violence and foster peaceful coexistence.
– All United Methodists to remain calm, prayerful, and united in our collective pursuit of peace, justice, and healing.
We reaffirm our commitment to serving the people of Liberia in health, education, and spiritual growth — even in the face of adversity. We urge the government and the public to ensure the sanctity and protection of humanitarian and religious institutions across the nation.
“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” – Amos 5:24
