By Lincoln G. PetersMonrovia, August 5, 2026 — Dr. Jeremiah Z. Whapoe, political leader of the Vision for Liberia Transformation Party, has called for an immediate ceasefire between Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Nimba County Senator Samuel Gongben Kogar over the disputed “political godfather” title in Nimba County. Whapoe said the title of political godfather is not a formal position that can be conferred through a ceremony. According to Whapoe, Koung told him he is not interested in the godfather title but in the interest of the county, while Kogar was receptive to efforts to settle the dispute. Whapoe said Nimba County would make faster development progress if the separate efforts of Koung and Kogar were coordinated. “Those who are fueling the fire should stop because the two leaders will settle this matter,” Whapoe said.