Liberia: Nimba’s Edith Gongloe-Weh Started a Movement. Can She Become Senator of Nimba County?

This month marks four months since the passing of Liberia’s formidable former warlord and influential politician, Prince Yormie Johnson, famously known as “The Godfather of Nimba.” Serving as Senator for Nimba County from 2006 to 2024, he played a pivotal role in making the county the most politically divisive region in its recent history.

Since Liberia’s return to voting in 2005, the legislative elections in Nimba County have been largely shaped by Johnson and his network of allies. With a…