Gunpue L. Kargon is a Liberian politician.
Biography
editGunpue L. Kargon's hometown is Gbor Wehyeeplay in Nimba County.[1] Kargon was a founding member of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) party.[2] In the 2017 election, Kargon was elected to represent the Nimba County #4 District in the House of Representatives of Liberia. Following a legal battle, the election was certified on 16 April 2018.[3]
By late 2022, MDR leader Prince Johnson withdrew his and the MDR's support for President George Weah and the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). Johnson cited the lack of Nimba County representation in top appointed positions.[4] In May 2023, the MDR's National Executive Committee expelled three senior officials, including Rep. Kargon, for maintaining loyalty to the CDC. They violated the party's constitution, which prohibits loyalties to other parties.[5]
In the 2023 election, Kargon sought re-election under the CDC banner.[6] He was narrowly defeated by MDR candidate Menseah Ernest.[7]
References
edit- ^ Doloquee, Franklin (13 November 2023). "Liberia: Several Hospitalized As Sen. Prince Johnson And Up Vice Running Mate Senator Jeremiah Koung Narrowly Escape Death In Ambush". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Rural women in Nimba abandon PYJ". The New Dawn Liberia. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Dodoo, Lennart (17 April 2018). "Liberia's Elections Commission Certificates Two Lawmakers Following Prolonged Election Disputes". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Clayeh, J. H. Webster (22 November 2022). "Liberia: Nimba County Senator Prince Johnson Halts Political Support to Weah Reelection's Bid". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Obediah (17 May 2023). "Liberia: Prince Johnson's MDR Expells Wilfred Bangura, Melvin Yealu and Gonpu Kargon for Maintaining Support to Pres. Weah's Re-election". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Nimba County 2023 House of REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION RESULTS". National Elections Commission (Liberia). October 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Koinyeneh, Gerald C. (23 October 2023). "Liberia: FPA Looks At How Pro Weah Lawmakers Who Pledge Support To His Reelection Perform In Just Ended Legislative Elections". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
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