VP Koung Fueling Tribal Politics to Sway Nimba By-Election In Favor of Rep. Kogar

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com and Franklin Doloquee,franklin.doloquee@frontpageafricaonline.com

GANTA, Nimba County – In a bold and controversial move on the campaign trail in Nimba County, Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung openly embraced tribal politics as he campaigned for Representative Samuel Kogar—a candidate of the Gio tribe—for the vacant senatorial seat. Speaking under the rallying cry, “THIS THING FOR THE GIO PEOPLE,” VP Koung’s remarks underscored a strategy built on ethnic allegiances that has provoked both support and criticism. Read more.