–Liberation Movement Leader Says Tour Will Introduce His Senatorial Bid, Engage Citizens Across Southeastern Liberia, and Promote a Vision for Change in Grand Kru County
MONROVIA – Ambassador George K. Praise Kaydor, leader of the Grand Kru Liberation Movement and a prospective senatorial candidate, has announced plans to embark on a two-week acquaintance tour across Grand Kru County beginning July 1, 2026, as he intensifies preparations for the 2029 General and Presidential Elections.
Speaking to journalists in Monrovia over the weekend, Ambassador Kaydor said the tour will commence in neighboring River Gee County before proceeding to Maryland County, where he and his team will hold town hall meetings with Grand Kru citizens residing in those areas. The outreach initiative will then move into Grand Kru County, where meetings are planned in all 12 traditional communities.
According to Kaydor, the tour is intended to introduce himself and his vision to citizens while formally informing residents of his intention to contest for a Senate seat in the 2029 elections.
“We are going on an acquaintance tour,” Kaydor said. “I will use the visit to inform the people of Grand Kru County that I intend to contest for the Senate in the pending 2029 General and Presidential Elections.”
The senatorial hopeful argued that Grand Kru County has not achieved the level of development its citizens deserve since its creation in 1984. He maintained that a new generation of leadership is needed to accelerate development and address longstanding challenges confronting the county.
Kaydor also took aim at the county’s current representation in the Liberian Senate, criticizing incumbent Senator Numene T.H. Bartekwa and describing his tenure as disappointing despite his years of legislative experience. He expressed confidence that voters would embrace a new leadership direction in 2029.
The aspiring senator further disclosed that he is affiliated with the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), the political party founded by Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Hassan Bility, and expects to contest on the party’s ticket.
“I am the head of the Citizens Movement for Change in the southeastern region, and I am convinced that I will run on the party’s ticket in 2029,” he stated.
Beyond local politics, Kaydor used the occasion to voice concern over the country’s economic conditions, arguing that poverty and unemployment continue to affect large segments of the population.
The Liberian Global Peace Ambassador criticized what he described as the government’s inability to adequately address the economic challenges facing ordinary citizens and called for greater attention to job creation, investment attraction, and infrastructure development.
According to him, the lack of major investments and industries has contributed to rising unemployment, particularly among young people.
“Many Liberians remain unemployed because there are not enough companies and investment opportunities capable of creating jobs for our growing population,” he said.
Kaydor also urged the Boakai administration to prioritize issues affecting the daily lives of citizens, including access to economic opportunities and basic services.
“Government must focus on bread-and-butter issues that directly impact the lives of ordinary Liberians,” he emphasized.
Drawing from his international experience, Kaydor said his role as a Global Peace Ambassador has provided him with opportunities to engage people around the world and gain a broader understanding of development challenges and solutions.
He noted that on March 28, 2023, he was appointed an Eminent Global Peace Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, a position he said enables him to advocate for peace, development, and social empowerment across multiple countries.
The Chief Executive Officer of K Praise Peace Foundation Africa also called on the government to intensify efforts to attract foreign and domestic investment as a means of stimulating economic growth and improving living standards.
Additionally, Kaydor highlighted Liberia’s road infrastructure deficit as a major obstacle to national development, particularly in the southeastern region.
He argued that poor road conditions continue to limit economic activity, restrict access to markets and services, and slow development in many parts of the country.
“We only see a few good roads in Monrovia and surrounding areas, but that is not enough,” he said. “Every county capital should have paved roads so that citizens can access opportunities and essential services without having to travel to Monrovia.”
In addition to his political ambitions, Ambassador Kaydor continues to serve as Mission Director and Head Pastor of Total Commitment Ministry International and remains active in charity, peacebuilding, and community development initiatives across Liberia.
His upcoming acquaintance tour is expected to mark the beginning of a broader grassroots engagement campaign as he seeks to build support ahead of the 2029 senatorial race in Grand Kru County.
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