Grand Gedeh Community Honors Former ECOWAS Official for Decades of Service
Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County – Residents from across Grand Gedeh County gathered over the weekend to honor Dr. William Deah Deiyan Towah, a former Director of Finance and Administration at the ECOWAS Court of Justice, for his decades of contribution to the county, Liberia, and the West African region.
The ceremony, organized by the group “Friends of Dr. William Towah,” drew a diverse crowd including traditional elders, youth and women’s leaders, academics, students, and professionals. Organizers stated the event aimed to celebrate a life defined by integrity, humility, and selfless service, emphasizing that societal recognition should be based on demonstrated dedication to the common good rather than social or economic status.
Prominent citizen Dorbor Suah highlighted Dr. Towah’s regional reputation, noting he earned respect and a chieftaincy title in Nigeria among over 200 million people for his integrity and distinguished service during his tenure from 2011 to 2025.
Speakers at the event commended Dr. Towah’s role in advancing education in Liberia and Grand Gedeh County. Thomas Neah, president of the Grand Gedeh County University Student Union, praised his ongoing leadership and commitment to educational development.
In a statement read by organizer Japheth B. Jallayu, the gathering was framed as a pivotal moment for the county. It criticized a historical culture of “character assassination” against notable citizens while elevating those deemed responsible for poor representation. The statement described Dr. Towah as a “multi-dimensional figure” impacting student activism, academia, public administration, and diplomacy, dubbing his legacy “The Total Towah.”
“The tribute aims to institutionalize the values of integrity, divine character, and God-fearing leadership that must become the blueprint for Grand Gedeh County,” the statement asserted.
Accepting the honor, Dr. Towah paid emotional tribute to two deceased statesmen from the county, Bai Mason Gbala and Erol Madison Gwion, Sr. He expressed humility at the recognition and affirmed his readiness to collaborate with citizens on a path toward county prosperity. He noted his regional role at ECOWAS benefited Liberia and that he had “represented Liberia well.”
Dr. Towah stressed themes of national unity, selfless leadership, cultural appreciation, and patriotism. His return from international service and the nature of the ceremony have positioned him as a perceived potential candidate for the 2029 Grand Gedeh County senatorial election, with observers citing his advocacy and integrity as key factors.
The event underscored a community-driven effort to redefine local heroism, prioritizing long-term public service and ethical conduct as benchmarks for recognition.
