Ahead of the October 2020 senatorial elections, Rep. Samuel G. Kogar of Nimba’s fifth district is calling on fellow Nimbaians to look beyond rhetoric and “empty” campaign promises to carefully scrutinize the records and individual lives of contenders.
Khana Group CEO Eyes Nimba Senatorial Seat
The 2020 senatorial elections are still over a year away, but some candidates are already mobilizing their resources in preparation to enter the race. Once such candidate is the 40-year-old Taa Wongbe, CEO of the Khana Group, the data collection and research firm that has serviced international clients such as Afrobarometer and Gallup.
Full Transcript: Interview With Nimba Senatorial Aspirant, Taa Wongbe
The Bush Chicken interviewed Taa Wongbe about his aspirations to replace Sen. Thomas Grupee as Nimba’s next senator in the 2020 senatorial elections. Below is a lightly edited transcript.
Unity Party Suspends Eight Senators for Voting for Associate Justice’s Impeachment
Unity Party announced on Tuesday that it has suspended the membership of eight senators for failing to adhere to its position in voting for the impeachment of former Supreme Court associate justice, Kabineh Ja’neh.
Nimba Lawmakers to Investigate Use of County Funds
The Nimba County Legislative Caucus has established a committee to investigate a report on expenditures made at the just-ended county council sitting by the project management committee chairperson, Peterson M. Walker.
Sen. Grupee Confirms That County Sitting Postponed Due to Lack of Dev’t Superintendent
Sen. Thomas Grupee confirms that the County Council Sitting was postponed because the county has not yet filled the vacancy of the assistant superintendent for development position.
Sen. Grupee Says Senators From Other Counties Supporting Nimba’s Division
Nimba’s Sen. Thomas Grupee has accused three fellow senators of supporting the move to divide Nimba into several counties.
US$44,000 Commissioner’s Compound Completed in Gbehley-Geh
A commissioner’s compound in Gbehley-Geh Statutory District earmarked by Sen. Thomas Grupee during the 2016/2017 budget year has been completed.