Samuel Kogar
LiberiapoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar has been publicly critical of aspects of the county administration’s development activities.
Nimba Lawmakers’ US$10K ‘Engagement Fees’ Trigger Accountability Concerns | NewsLiberia· 2026-08-11
Senator Kogar has intensified pressure on President Boakai to ensure that Liberia’s ongoing cocaine investigation reaches the big players behind the country’s growing narcotics crisis.
Sens. Kogar, Chea Urge Boakai to Go After Alleged Cocaine Kingpins | NewsLiberia· 2026-08-05
Senator Samuel Kogar called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to suspend senior officials of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency.
Senators Demand Arrests in US$19M Cocaine Probe | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-02
Senator Samuel Kogar, while serving as representative, constructed a district office in Beeplay.
Nimba Inaugurates Modern Lodge In Montserrado | NewsLiberia· 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