The remarks have widened an apparent rift between Senator Kogar and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, the political leader of the MDR. The first thing I will do is inform Vice President Koung and the people of Nimba,” Kogar said. Kogar’s comments drew a swift reaction from the MDR Youth Wing. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, MDR National Youth Chairperson Czar Paley accused the senator of undermining the party and called for his immediate expulsion. “Senator Kogar is now using the hat that was given to him by the party to fight for his political ambition.