Published: October 13, 2025
GANTA, Nimba County —Nimba County District 9 Representative Taa Wongbe has urged young people in the county to stay away from the ongoing feud among some of Nimba’s senior political leaders, including Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung.
In a message posted to social media, Wongbe cautioned that youth involvement in the conflict could worsen divisions and carry lasting consequences for the county’s unity and Liberia’s broader peace.
“It truly pains my heart to see young people taking sides as the negativity and rhetoric grow louder,” Wongbe wrote. “Please, I beg you: do not allow yourselves to be drawn into this conflict. No matter how passionate we may feel, political disagreements will come and go, but our unity as sons and daughters of Nimba must remain.”
He urged Nimba’s youth to channel their energy into productive and community-driven initiatives rather than partisan disputes, emphasizing that the county’s stability and development should remain the shared priority.
“Nimba is all we have, and together we will find a way to resolve our issues,” he added.
Calls for Restraint and Unity
Representative Wongbe warned that some politicians are attempting to exploit the dispute for selfish political gain, and he appealed to them to stop fueling division.
“Let me say this clearly: to those politicians and others who see this situation as an opportunity to divide Nimba for their own political gains — Nimba will not relent,” Wongbe said. “Nimba will always stand strong. Nimba will always be united. We know those who seek to exploit this moment for selfish reasons, and we will not allow them to succeed.”
He called on the county’s youth to choose peace over provocation and reject actions that threaten the unity of Nimba, one of Liberia’s most politically influential counties.
Senator Twayen Backs Appeal for Calm
Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen Jr.
Joining Wongbe’s call, Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen Jr. also appealed for calm, urging citizens not to let the dispute among their leaders sow division.
“Nimbaians, please remain calm,” Senator Twayen wrote on his official Facebook page. “Let us not be too sensitive to everything we hear. Some of these exchanges are simply misunderstandings and wordy protests for the good of us all.”
The senator said efforts are underway to reconcile the parties and restore harmony within the county’s leadership.
“We will soon begin meetings to harmonize our differences,” he added. “We are one family with one goal: Nimba unity and development.”
Background: Rift Among Nimba Leaders
The lawmakers’ appeals come amid a deepening feud involving members of the Nimba Legislative Caucus, Vice President Koung, and the Nimba County Traditional Council, following allegations of “betrayal” and “exclusion” made by Senator Samuel G. Kogar against the vice president.
Since Senator Kogar went public with his claims, he has faced criticism from several local officials, including Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono, members of the Chiefs and Elders Council, and fellow lawmakers such as Representatives Twain Dorwain Gleekia (District 6), Ernest Manseah (District 4), and Kortor S. Kwagrue (District 2).
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