By: Andrew B Weah
Ganta, Nimba County, Liberia: Senator Nya Twayen has declared that the Unity Party (UP) and the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) are firmly rooted in Nimba County, insisting that the county remains politically united despite what he described as deliberate attempts by some groups to create division.
Senator Twayen made the remarks during a public engagement with chiefs and elders in Sarlay Town, District #6, where he praised the resilience and unity of Nimba County and warned against internal discord fueled by partisan interests.
“Nimba County is a great county, and that is why many people do not want us to stay together,” Senator Twayen told the gathering, drawing applause from local leaders.
The senator accused some Nimba citizens aligned with smaller political parties of intentionally portraying the Unity Party–led government in a negative light in order to mislead the public.
“Some of our children are moving around with small, small parties and making small, small noise to create the impression that everything is going wrong. That is not true,” he said.
Senator Twayen emphasized that the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction has deep historical roots in Nimba County, recalling that the party was founded under the leadership of the late Senator Prince Y. Johnson, whom he described as MDR’s political godfather and a central figure in the county’s political history.
According to him, the Unity Party, which currently leads the national government, and MDR together form what he termed a joint political force representing the interests of the people of Nimba County.
“The Unity Party produced the present government, and with MDR as a key partner, this is a Nimba County people’s government,” Twayen asserted.
Looking ahead to the 2029 general elections, the senator said that should President Joseph Nyuma Boakai seek a second term, Nimba County would strongly support a ticket retaining Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung as vice-standard bearer.
He added that even if President Boakai decides not to contest another term, Nimba County’s political relevance and influence at the national level would remain firm.
Senator Twayen concluded by calling on citizens of Nimba County to remain united and not allow political differences to undermine the county’s collective strength.
