By S. Matthew M. Quoi, Jr.
NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia, July 30, 2026 – Former Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) candidate Mack Gblinwon has claimed that thousands of Nimbaians could lose their jobs if Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung were no longer serving in office.
He said unemployment remains one of Liberia's most pressing challenges, making it important for leaders to protect opportunities that benefit ordinary citizens.
Speaking to a gathering of supporters, Gblinwon argued that Vice President Koung's position has created employment opportunities for many residents of Nimba County across various government institutions.
According to him, Koung's presence in national leadership has enabled qualified sons and daughters of Nimba to secure government appointments that have improved their livelihoods.
"If the Vice President is no longer Vice President, thousands of Nimbaians will become jobless," Gblinwon said, emphasizing what he described as the importance of maintaining the county's political influence at the national level.
He urged Nimba citizens to remain united and support leaders whom he believes are working to preserve the county's voice in national governance.
Gblinwon further argued that political differences should not overshadow efforts to safeguard opportunities for the people of Nimba County.
He said unemployment remains one of Liberia's most pressing challenges, making it important for leaders to protect opportunities that benefit ordinary citizens.
According to Gblinwon, many families depend on incomes earned by relatives employed in government institutions, warning that significant job losses could worsen economic hardship in the county.
His remarks come amid growing political discussions in Nimba over the county's future leadership and influence within the national government.
The comments have drawn mixed reactions, with some supporters agreeing that political representation can help expand opportunities for citizens, while critics argue that employment in the public sector should be based on merit, qualifications, and established recruitment procedures rather than the political position of any individual official.