Published: October 11, 2025
NIMBA COUNTY — Senator Samuel Kogar has cautioned Nimba’s political leaders against division and rivalry, urging them to promote truth, respect, and reconciliation as the county prepares for future leadership transitions.
Speaking at a reconciliation program organized by former Representative Roger Domah of District 7, Kogar declared that he would not allow himself to be “disgraced” as he steps into the political space long dominated by Senator Prince Y. Johnson.
“The people said Samuel Kogar will replace Prince Johnson. Will you allow him to be disgraced? And the people shouted, ‘No,’” Kogar recounted. “There are too many scary things people do to protect their jobs. I will not do it. Senators are the number one people in the county. You cannot be a referee and want to be a football player. I am the godfather.”
Kogar warned against using divisive or parochial language when referring to national leaders, especially President Joseph N. Boakai.
“When you call Boakai the ‘Godfather of Lofa,’ you are undermining his position,” he said. “You are telling Liberians he is only from Lofa, not the President of the nation. That makes him look unpopular.”
The Nimba senator accused some politicians of sycophancy, saying they pretend to be loyal to national leaders only to gain power and favor.
“The vice president is no longer first of that county because he controls the nation,” Kogar said. “All the vice presidents Liberia has had—only the one from Nimba is being called ‘first in Nimba.’ That is not possible.”
Turning to Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Kogar said that while he respects Koung as both a son and a leader, he would not shy away from confronting him on matters of principle.
“Jeremiah Koung running—I put it in his face,” Kogar said. “If he wants us to face it, we will. Traditionally, that man is my son, and I respect him as vice president. But as a leader, you must be truthful.”
He added that as a senator, he has influence with the president and would not hesitate to use it when necessary.
“As a senator of the county, I can tell the president that I cannot work with this man, and the president will listen,” Kogar said. “The president needs me more than you. I can tell him, ‘If you work with that person, you won’t get my support,’ and he will act.”
Kogar emphasized that his independence is rooted in his electoral mandate, not political favors.
“I’m not a buyer, and no one will threaten me about the next election,” he said. “The people of Nimba elected me because I’m qualified and educated to serve. I won’t keep silent just to be re-elected. When something hurts me, I’ll speak my mind.”
The reconciliation program brought together political and community leaders from across Nimba in an effort to ease tensions after months of internal disputes and leadership wrangling in the county’s political landscape.
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