Kogar Opens Door to Vice Presidency, Says Nimba Will Decide First

MONROVIA, Liberia – Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar has declared that he would accept an offer to serve as Liberia's vice president if approached by any political leader, but insists that he would first return to Nimba County to consult its citizens and also hold discussions with Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung before making a final decision.

Speaking on a local radio station, Senator Kogar said the people of Nimba remain his first responsibility, stressing that any decision regarding a vice-presidential offer would only be made after hearing from those who elected him.

"If any political leader offers me the position of vice president, I will first return to Nimba to consult my people, and I will also speak with Vice President Jeremiah Koung before making any decision."

The senator also dismissed growing speculation surrounding his recent meeting with Alexander B. Cummings, Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), saying the meeting had nothing to do with discussions about a vice-presidential ticket.

According to Kogar, the engagement focused on issues of mutual political interest and cooperation, describing reports linking the meeting to a possible running mate arrangement as inaccurate.

"The meeting was not about becoming anyone's running mate. We discussed matters of mutual interest and cooperation."

Kogar further disclosed that Cummings expressed interest in strengthening political collaboration with him and requested to be informed whenever he plans to visit Nimba County.

"He told me he wants to work with me and asked that whenever I am going to Nimba, I should let him know so we can travel together."

The Nimba lawmaker also revealed that former President George Weah is the only major political leader who has not reached out to him regarding political collaboration. Despite that, Kogar said he personally contacted the former president after the fire incident at his residence to express sympathy.

"Former President Weah is the only major political leader who has not reached out to me for political collaboration, but I called him after the fire at his home to express my sympathy."

Kogar's comments are expected to further fuel political debate ahead of Liberia's next presidential election, as discussions over alliances and possible running mates continue to gather momentum across the country's political landscape.