Liberia: VP Koung Distances Himself From Mdr After Party Congratulated Rep. Richard Koon On Controversial Speaker Election

Monrovia, Liberia — Vice President Jeremiah Koung has publicly clarified that he is a full-fledged member of the ruling Unity Party, following rumors suggesting he remains affiliated with the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR). The clarification, which came during a regular session of the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, dispels ongoing speculation about his political allegiance.

Koung, who was elected as the running mate to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in the 2023 elections, confirmed…