Samuel Kogar
Samuel Kogar, a District #5 Representative from Nimba County, is currently in the news for his campaign in the high-stakes senatorial by-election to replace the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson, where he has faced criticism for promoting traditional views that challenge gender equality in political representation.
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Senator Samuel Kogar, while serving as representative, constructed a district office in Beeplay.
Nimba Inaugurates Modern Lodge In Montserrado | News
Liberia· 2026-01-28
Senator Samuel Kogar serves on the Joint Committee and supported the decision to postpone the hearing.
Senators Joseph, Bartekwa “Conflicted” by Trucking Contract with AML | InvestmentLiberia· 2025-12-09
Senator Samuel Kogar also advised Senator Dillon to de-escalate tensions.
Dillon’s Nimbaians Predicament | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-20
Samuel Kogar previously held the seat that was contested in the Nimba County District #5 by-election.
Preliminary Result Puts Kortor Kwagrue In Commanding Lead |Liberia· 2025-08-13
Samuel Kogar previously held the seat that is now being contested in the election.
Nimba District #5 Elects New Rep Today -Amidst high security threat |Liberia· 2025-08-12
Senator Samuel Kogar emphasized forgiveness and reconciliation during the funeral.
VP Koung, Others Pay Homage to Late Sen. Johnson’s Son | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-25
Samuel Kogar succeeded the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson when he won a senatorial by-election.
11 Candidates to Contest Nimba By-elections | NewsLiberia· 2025-07-15
Samuel Kogar is a candidate in the senatorial by-election whose supporters were involved in an incident with Edith Weh's team.
ECC, Others Call for Calm in Nimba By-election | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-23
Samuel Kogar is the influential Representative for Nimba County District #5 and a contender in the upcoming election.
Nimba’s Edith Gongloe-Weh started a movement. Can she become Senator of Nimba County? | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-04-17
Rep. Samuel Kogar, with backing from the government, launched his campaign in Ganta.
NEC Boss Urges Journalists to be Proactive | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-16
Rep. Kogar — a relative of the late senator — is positioning himself as heir apparent, even invoking traditional rites performed at Johnson’s funeral as evidence of his legitimacy.
Oh, Nimba! Tradition, Power, and the Battle for Progress | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-04-02