Liberia: End of a Dynasty? Nimba Voters Navigate Politics Without the Late Prince Johnson

By Selma Lomax, April 18, 2025

NIMBA COUNTY – For nearly two decades, one name dominated Nimba County’s political landscape: Prince Yormie Johnson. His influence was so absolute that no major political decision in the county and country occurred without his blessing. Whether as a kingmaker, deal-broker, or spoiler, Johnson’s grip on Nimba politics turned elections into exercises in loyalty more than competition. Read more.