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By Edwin N. Khakie
Bong County, Liberia – The Statutory Superintendent of Kokoyah Statutory District #1, Bong County, Nixon L. Kpee, has issued an urgent appeal for financial and logistical support to seek advanced medical treatment abroad, following a prolonged and worsening health condition.
Superintendent Kpee, appointed under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, disclosed that his medical condition has grown critical and cannot be adequately managed within Liberia’s existing healthcare system. Speaking from his sickbed, he said the illness began shortly after he assumed office and has since worsened, affecting his ability to effectively discharge his duties.
Kpee initially sought care at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Monrovia, the country’s largest public referral facility. However, doctors there diagnosed him with a complex condition they referred to as “Spinnaker disorder,” a rare illness that, according to medical experts, requires advanced treatment and diagnostics currently unavailable in Liberia.
“The doctors have exhausted all local options,” Kpee stated in a weakened voice. “They have strongly recommended that I seek treatment overseas, where the proper technology and expertise are available.”
In response, the ailing superintendent has formally written to Bong County Superintendent Madam Hawa Loileyah Norris and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, requesting official medical leave and government support for overseas medical care. In addition, he is appealing to national and international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the Liberian diaspora, and private citizens for urgent assistance.
“Given the seriousness of my condition and my financial limitations, I’m calling on anyone who can help—whether through donations, sponsorship, or facilitation—to step in and assist,” he pleaded.
Despite his declining health, Superintendent Kpee extended heartfelt appreciation to Bong County District #1 Representative, Hon. Prince K. Koinah, who he described as a steadfast supporter throughout his health ordeal.
“Representative Koinah has stood by me since the beginning, offering both moral and financial support,” he said. “I remain deeply grateful and hopeful that with continued help, I can access the treatment I urgently need.”
Superintendent Kpee emphasized that while his health has significantly impacted his ability to serve, his dedication to the people of Kokoyah Statutory District remains resolute.
“My commitment to my people is unshaken,” he affirmed. “But I must first recover to serve them effectively and with full strength.”
His appeal sheds light on broader systemic challenges in Liberia’s healthcare system, particularly the limited capacity to treat complex medical conditions. Like many others, Kpee is now relying on external intervention to access life-saving care—a situation common among both public officials and ordinary citizens.
Meanwhile, community leaders and residents in Kokoyah Statutory District have begun rallying support for their superintendent. Many are urging the government to respond swiftly and compassionately to his request.
“Superintendent Kpee has consistently prioritized the needs of our district—even while battling illness,” said one resident. “Now is the time for us and the government to prioritize his recovery.”
As Hon. Kpee awaits a response from relevant authorities and donors, he remains hopeful that collective efforts from within and beyond Liberia will help make his overseas treatment a reality.
