Vice President Jeremiah Koung endorsed Samuel Kogar for the Nimba County by-election on April 22, 2025. This election follows the death of Senator Prince Johnson. Koung, affiliated with the Unity Party, highlighted Kogar’s suitability and called for ethnic balance in the election.
In Nimba County, Vice President Jeremiah Koung has publicly endorsed Samuel Kogar as the candidate from the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) for the upcoming by-election on April 22, 2025. This election is taking place following the passing of influential senator and MDR founder, Prince Johnson, in November 2024. The National Elections Commission (NEC) recently revealed eight preliminary candidates for this important election.
During a simulcast phone call broadcasted over community radio stations, Koung, who is affiliated with the ruling Unity Party, expressed confidence in Kogar’s ability to succeed the late Johnson. “I will support Mack Gblinwon, the candidate of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) in a different election but not this one. I believe Kogar has all it takes to replace the late Johnson,” Koung declared.
In his remarks, Koung also appealed to the Mah people of Nimba, requesting them to allow the Dan people to participate in this election. He stated, “I am begging the Mah people! I think the Mah people should leave this election for the Dan people since we already have a Mah Senator. Let’s keep the balance to make the County stable. Let’s keep our county together and it will be in our interest.”
Koung’s endorsement clarifies any previous ambiguity regarding his support for Kogar, particularly due to his earlier choice not to formally endorse a candidate during last year’s by-election after his elevation to vice president, which led to Nyan Twanyen’s replacement as senator.
In summary, Vice President Jeremiah Koung’s endorsement of Samuel Kogar solidifies the latter’s position as a key candidate in the Nimba County by-election scheduled for April 2025. Koung not only expressed trust in Kogar’s capabilities but also emphasized the importance of community balance in electing representatives. His statements aim to foster unity among the diverse ethnic groups in the county, thereby reinforcing collaboration and stability.
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