By: Emmanuel Smart Jipoh
Liberia’s former Protection Minister Brownie Samukai Jr. has formally introduced his candidacy for the Lofa County Senatorial Seat within the upcoming 2029 elections.
The declaration was made throughout a radio interview in Paynesville on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the place Mr. Samukai articulated a robust resolve to facilitate a transformative period for Lofa County.
It may very well be recalled that in 2021, Brownie Samukai received the Lofa County Senatorial Seat. Nevertheless, his induction was subsequently revoked by the Nationwide Election Fee (NEC) as a result of findings of fraud. Samukai, together with two others, was indicted and convicted on a number of fees, together with theft of property, felony conspiracy, and financial sabotage, associated to the misapplication of troopers’ pension funds totaling over US$1.1 million.
“There may be all the time a future; the longer term is coming; the longer term is 2029, and sure, I’ll contest; sure, I’ll stand because the Lofa Senatorial Candidate 2029,” Samukai affirmed in the course of the interview.
He emphasised that the folks of Lofa are decided, united, and place confidence in his management credentials. In accordance with him, there are not any obstacles that may hinder his ambition to serve the folks of Lofa.
“Finest to my data the folks of Lofa are resolved, they’re craving for Samukai, and my intention for Lofa could be very clear. And I’m not going to that Home, not simply to signal papers; I’m going there to help the nationwide agenda,” Samukai declared.
He said that his choice to run is rooted within the curiosity of Lofa County and the broader nationwide objectives, stressing the necessity for efficient and skilled management to maneuver the county ahead. “My work for Lofa has not completed, and the folks deserve skilled management, and I’m returning in 2029 with positivity, and collectively we’ll rework Lofa,” he stated.
In the course of the interview, Samukai expressed sturdy help for the present Unity Celebration authorities, commending President Joseph Nyumah Boakai for his insurance policies and management. “I feel we’re on monitor as a nation, and the Unity Celebration is doing properly. President Boakai is decisive in his coverage implementation for Liberia,” he stated.
Samukai famous that whereas the Unity Celebration is pursuing the proper coverage instructions, the execution of those insurance policies by officers stays important to the nation’s growth. He praised the speedy progress of the Liberian economic system, significantly highlighting the passage of the $1.2 million fiscal price range as a optimistic step. Nevertheless, he acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly within the mining and mineral sectors, however remained optimistic in regards to the economic system’s potential for enchancment.
“I feel we now have achieved an excellent price range, and our economic system is rising quick, given mining constraints, however there are positives forward, and I feel the economic system has the potential to operate at its greatest,” Samukai concluded.
Samukai’s announcement is anticipated to reignite political debate in Lofa County, as a number of outstanding figures are additionally anticipated to vie for the senatorial seat. Notable potential contenders embody Deputy Home Speaker Thomas Fallah and former LIS boss Steve Zargo, each of whom are seen as sturdy candidates for the place.
