The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Liberian politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by ensuring that either he or his self-chosen person is elected to govern such area.
Ganta Nimba County — The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Liberia n politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by ensuring that either he or his self-chosen person is elected to govern such area.
His political structure has produced has more than nine persons as either representative or senator in the county. Vice President Koung's rise in politics since 2011 owes much to Senator Johnson's support. Prior to Tuesday's senatorial by-election, many had thought the power of Senator Johnson's"godfatherism" would shape the voting pattern at the polls, but grassroots campaigns by Unity Party candidate Nya Twayen -- who finished second to Senator Johnson in 2023 senatorial election with over 55, 000 votes -- and the willpower of the electorate turned out to be a deciding factor.
The plethora of upsets recorded particularly in the Gio regions where Senator Johnson has influenced previous elections results through his support for candidates, appeared to have shown a new inclination.
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