“EDITH GONGLOE-WEH THE IDEAL CHOICE TO FILL THE EXISTING SENATE VACANCY” SAYS TIAWAN GONGLOE

March 24, 2025

Monrovia: Cllr Tiawan Gongloe has indicated that Edith Gongloe-Weh is the best candidate situated for the upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County.

Giving reasons why madam Gonloe-weh should be elected as the next senator of Nimba, the LPP political leader said, historically, all the original districts of Nimba county have produced senators, except for Yarwin-Mehn-sonnoh and Gbelley Geh. He noted that In the past, the pattern of Senate representation in Nimba County ensured balance emphasizing that one senator came from upper Nimba while the other from lower Nimba.

According to Cllr Gongloe, “The last election that reflected this pattern was in 1997, resulting in the election of Senator Margaret Kermah of Tappita, Lower Nimba County, and Senator George Korkor of Gbanquoi”.

He added that “Notably, there is no woman in the Nimba Legislative Caucus. Edith Gongloe-Weh does not only hail from Yarwin-Mehn-sonnoh Statutory District one of the districts yet to produce a senator, but she is also the sole female candidate in this race. This combination of historical need, geographic balance, and gender inclusivity makes her the ideal choice to fill the existing Senate vacancy”

He further said that there is a senator from Upper Nimba county that is already serving therefore there’s a compelling need for representation from Lower Nimba County.

“Our great county stands at a pivotal moment, as we all know, the ruling party is already represented in the Senate from Nimba, and for a truly balanced representation of our people, the opposition must also hold a seat in that esteemed chamber, you have seven qualified opposition candidates from whom to choose, but among these, there is a unique candidate, a woman who once served admirably as Superintendent of our county and has come second in three previous senatorial elections”

The lawyer cautioned Liberians to consider a matter of national and fiscal importance. According to the brother of madam Gongloe-Weh, a senatorial candidate of the ruling party it will trigger yet another by-election putting expenses on the government noting that “These elections are not without cost, .at a time when the United States has cut its aid to Liberia and when our nation is being urged to adopt austerity measures, should we really be planning for yet another expensive by-election just two years after the general elections?”.

According to Gongloe “This is not just about political strategy it is about responsible governance. We cannot afford to keep spending millions on elections that could be avoided through better foresight and decision-making. Voting for the ruling party’s candidate, in this case, opens the door to unnecessary government expenditure, further burdening our struggling economy”.

According to LPP political it’s not just about political strategy rather it’s  about responsible governance. “We cannot afford to keep spending millions on elections that could be avoided through better foresight and decision-making. Voting for the ruling party’s candidate, in this case, opens the door to unnecessary government expenditure, further burdening our struggling economy”.

He said for too long, the women of Nimba have been denied a seat at the legislative table. “Our neighbors Bong, Grand Gedeh, and Grand Bassa Counties have all elected women to their legislative caucuses, yet we continue to deny our own mothers and daughters the opportunity to serve”. Adding that electing Edith Gongloe Weh would be a meaningful step toward correcting that injustice. “It would be a signal that Nimba values the voices of all its citizens”.

He said while some may think Madam Weh is his sister, he said it would also be equally dishonest of him to withhold his support for such a qualified and experienced leader simply because of his family bond. “I stand, as I always have, on the side of truth even in the face of bullets and the truth is, she is exceptionally suited for the Senate”

He also noted that “By voting for a woman, Nimba shows that we are ready to listen to the concerns of women and children., we all know that the wellbeing of women is closely tied to that of families, by giving women, a voice in national decision-making, we strengthen the voice of every Liberian family”.

“Let us send a clear message,  Nimba is a county where everyone regardless of gender, district, or political affiliation can serve, In this spirit, it is equally vital that the politically marginalized population of Nimba County including women, and members of the Krahn, Mandingo, Kpelleh, and Bassa (Gbi and Doru) ethnic groups be made to feel that they are an inclusive part of Nimba County, this can be achieved by ensuring they are given a fair chance during legislative elections. Nimba County should be for all Nimbaians”.

The 2023 Presidential Candidate ended by saying “In light of all these considerations from geographic and gender balance, to fiscal responsibility and principled leadership I urge all Nimbaians to vote for the lone female candidate,  Edith Gongloe Weh. She is our best path to inclusive, balanced, and forward-looking leadership in the Senate”