Sampson M. Williams
Sampson M. Williams is a representative of the Civil Society Oil Palm Working Group of Liberia (CSO-OPWG). He has been vocal about the rights of local communities affected by the operations of Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL), advocating for the reinstatement of a stop-work order due to unresolved compliance issues with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). His recent statements highlight concerns over community rights and the need for accountability in palm oil operations.
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Sampson M. Williams is the Head of Secretariat for the Civil Society Oil Palm Working Group, which has called for a coordinated national response to undocumented migration in Liberia.
CSO Urges Coordinated Gov’t Response to Protect Forests, Communities | News
Liberia· 2026-07-09
Sampson M. Williams expressed deep concern about RSPO’s decision to close its post-complaint monitoring process against GVL.
“Lifting GVL’s Ban Is Troubling” | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-02
