Former Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Deputy Director Isaac Redd has initiated consultations with family, friends, and stakeholders regarding a potential run for the Jorquelleh District Three seat in Bong County in the 2029 elections. Redd's interest in the position was first speculated in 2011. He aims to accelerate grassroots development in the district, which he believes has vast economic potential that requires purposeful leadership to unlock sustainable growth.
Redd's consultations, scheduled from October 1 to December 31, will involve in-person and phone meetings with local and national political leaders, local government officials, schoolmates, women's and youth groups, and Christian and Islamic communities. He considers the blessing of traditional leaders crucial, as they are "the custodians of power after God." Redd's ambition is rooted in his commitment to contributing to grassroots transformation, where ordinary citizens can see meaningful improvements in their communities.
Redd's vision for Jorquelleh District Three focuses on unlocking its economic potential and translating it into tangible opportunities for its people. He aims to work with the community to identify challenges, prioritize urgent areas, and pursue practical solutions that create opportunities for young people, women, farmers, businesses, and communities. Redd's 13 years at the Capitol Building, where he served as Director of Press of the House of Representatives, have given him insight into the needs of the people.
Redd claims support from various political parties, including the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Unity Party (UP), and Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), due to his professional conduct and simple lifestyle. He emphasizes that his support base is the people, not a single party. Redd believes that leadership should be centered on service rather than the prestige of public office and that a representative must be accessible, responsive, and prepared to account for their decisions.
Redd served as the first war-time manager of Voice of Gbarnga, now Radio Gbarnga, in 1998 and is a graduate of the Tubman Gray School. He was a lead voice in the 2020 Special Elections for Senator Prince Moye, serving as Project Officer, before resigning three years after Senator Moye's election. Redd's aspiration for the Jorquelleh District Three seat rests on divine guidance and the will of the people.
Redd's vision for the district encourages local economic activity, supports agriculture, and creates pathways for young people to participate meaningfully in the economy. He believes that Jorquelleh District Three cannot depend indefinitely on the same challenges that have held back the progress of many rural communities. The district has people with skills, farmers with production capacity, young people with ideas, and communities with resources that must be connected to opportunities.
If elected, Redd plans to promote a culture of accountability and responsiveness in the district. He believes that leadership is not about occupying an office or carrying a title but about accepting responsibility for the people who have entrusted you with their confidence. Redd's goal is to contribute to a process of grassroots transformation, where ordinary citizens can see meaningful improvements in their communities.
Key points
- Isaac Redd, former LBS Deputy Director, begins consultations for a potential 2029 Jorquelleh District 3 election bid.
- Redd aims to accelerate grassroots development in the district, focusing on unlocking its economic potential.
- Redd's vision encourages local economic activity, supports agriculture, and creates pathways for young people to participate in the economy.
