Sanniquellie, Nimba County – The Nationwide Elections Fee (NEC) has declared Korto Sehwongbay Kwagrue of the Motion for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) because the winner of the hotly contested Nimba County District #5 Consultant by-election.
By D. Franklin Doloquee | Nimba County | [email protected]
NEC Chairperson Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, flanked by fellow commissioners, introduced the outcomes Wednesday after the completion of vote tallying and validation.
Kwagrue secured 4,795 votes (31.39%), edging out impartial candidate Borris B. Barleah, who obtained 3,938 votes (25.78%), and Augustus Karnay Menkoah of the VOLT Occasion, who garnered 3,080 votes (20.16%).
The by-election was triggered by the departure of former consultant Samuel Kogar, who now serves as a senator below the MDR banner. The method was described as peaceable and orderly, with lively participation from voters desperate to form their district’s management.
In remarks following the announcement, Madam Browne Lansanah counseled the folks of Nimba County for his or her peaceable conduct in the course of the polls, noting that their dedication to democracy set a optimistic instance for the nation.
The competition attracted ten candidates from various backgrounds, together with youth activists and veteran politicians. Marketing campaign actions have been intense, that includes rallies, debates, and group boards as contenders introduced competing visions for the district’s future.
Kwagrue’s victory is seen as a serious political enhance for the MDR, which has labored to take care of its stronghold in Nimba. Supporters say his win indicators continuity within the district’s illustration and a dedication to the celebration’s values of transparency, financial progress, and social welfare.
The outcome marks a brand new chapter for District #5, as residents look to their new Consultant to maintain the “developmental momentum” set by his predecessor and deal with urgent group issues.
