United Methodist Church To Honor Senator Wesseh-Names Him District Father of the Year 2026

MONROVIA – The United Methodist Church is set to bestow one of its most meaningful annual honors on a veteran Liberian politician and public servant. The Stephen Trowen Nagbe United Methodist Church Monrovia District Men’s Organization will name former River Gee County Senator Conmany B. Wesseh its District Father of the Year 2026/2027 at a ceremony on Sunday, June 28, at the church’s Sinkor, 13th Street premises. The recognition, held under the theme “Rescue the Perishing, Care for the Dying,” celebrates Wesseh’s decades of public service and community advocacy. Napoleon S. Nyuma and David S. Sumo will be recognized as Special Fathers at the same ceremony. As THE ANALYST’s H. Matthew Turry reports.

The Stephen Trowen Nagbe United Methodist Church Monrovia District Men’s Organization is set to honor former River Gee County Senator Conmany B. Wesseh as its District Father of the Year 2026/2027 during a special ceremony slated for Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the church’s Sinkor, 13th Street premises in Monrovia.

The celebration, held under the theme “Rescue the Perishing, Care for the Dying,” is part of the organization’s annual District Father’s Day observance, bringing together church members, community leaders, and well-wishers to recognize men of distinction who exemplify fatherhood, service, and sacrifice.

Wesseh, a veteran politician and long-time advocate, was selected for the prestigious honor in recognition of his years of public service and dedication to community development. His selection reflects the organization’s commitment to celebrating individuals whose lives mirror the spirit of Christian stewardship and compassionate leadership.

Nyuma, Sumo to Receive Special Recognition

In addition to the District Father of the Year award, the ceremony will also spotlight Napoleon S. Nyuma and David S. Sumo, who will be recognized as Special Fathers during the event.

The theme, drawn from the classic Christian hymn, underscores the church organization’s call to action, urging men of faith to extend love and care to the vulnerable, the forgotten, and the dying in their communities.

Organizers have extended a warm invitation to the general public, church members, and well-wishers to attend and celebrate these distinguished honorees.

The Stephen Trowen Nagbe United Methodist Church remains one of the active Methodist congregations in Liberia’s capital.