Vice President Koung Endorses Samuel Kogar for Nimba County By-Election

Vice President Jeremiah Koung has endorsed Samuel Kogar of the MDR for the Nimba County by-election on April 22, 2025, following the death of Senator Prince Johnson. Koung appealed for support from the Mah people for the Dan community’s participation in the election, emphasizing stability and balance. This move clarifies his previous position on endorsements.

In Nimba County, Vice President Jeremiah Koung has pledged his support for Samuel Kogar, the candidate from the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR), in the upcoming by-election scheduled for April 22, 2025. This electoral event follows the passing of the notable Nimba County Senator, Prince Johnson, in November 2024. The National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced a total of eight preliminary candidates for the election.

During a telephone announcement broadcasted via local community radio, Koung, affiliated with the ruling Unity Party, expressed his confidence in Kogar’s capabilities to succeed the late Johnson. “I believe Kogar has all it takes to replace the late Johnson,” Koung asserted, indicating a clear preference for Kogar while noting his intention to support a different candidate in future elections.

Koung also made an appeal to the Mah people of Nimba, suggesting that they should allow the Dan people to participate in this election in the interest of community stability and balance. He emphasized, “Let’s keep the balance to make the County stable. Let’s keep our county together and it will be in our interest.”

This endorsement from Vice President Koung clarifies any previous ambiguity concerning his support for Kogar. Notably, Koung had opted not to endorse a candidate during the prior by-election when Nyan Twanyen succeeded him as senator after his promotion to the vice presidency.

Vice President Jeremiah Koung’s endorsement of Samuel Kogar for the Nimba County by-election is significant following the death of Senator Prince Johnson. Koung’s appeal for unity among the Mah and Dan people of Nimba County further emphasizes the importance of community stability in this electoral process. His clear support for Kogar marks a decisive moment for the MDR, potentially influencing the upcoming election.

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