‘Political War’ Intensifies In Nimba

“This kind of reckless insinuation is not only dangerous, but deeply insulting to Nimbaians…. Dorr Cooper is a degree rogue, and an embarrassment to our county,” said Younquoi.

In a fiery radio appearance late Sunday evening (October 12), former Nimba County Representative, Larry Younquoi, launched a mocking critique of D. Dorr Cooper, a prominent figure within the ruling Unity Party, and a close ally of Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung.

Mr. Younquoi is the current Vice Chairman of the opposition Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) responsible for Statistics.

Younquoi, spoke on a local Gompa-based station (Voice of Gompa), condemned Cooper’s recent Facebook post in which the former Commerce Inspector suggested that a potential presidential victory by CMC political leader Musa Hassan Bility could usher in instability or even jihadism in Liberia.

The post has since sparked outrage among CMC supporters and drawn sharp rebuke from Younquoi.

“This kind of reckless insinuation is not only dangerous, but deeply insulting to the people of Nimba,” Younquoi said, recalling: “Dorr Cooper is a degree rogue, and an embarrassment to our county.”

Younquoi further alleged that Cooper’s academic credentials had been fraudulently obtained, referencing past controversies surrounding Cooper’s attempt to obtain a degree from the University of Liberia (UL).

In March 2025, UL students protests erupted following revelations that Cooper had attempted to acquire his degree through deceptive means, including impersonating a deceased student, and allegedly paying university staff to falsify records.

“He should return to his farm and remain in isolation,” Younquoi added. “This is someone, who is on record for wartime atrocities, yet he dares to speak against a Movement that is working to uplift Liberians.”

Younquoi said the Party would not remain silent in the face of “malicious propaganda” aimed at discrediting its leadership. “We will not allow anyone to spew lies against the CMC, and expect us to stay quiet,” he told his listening audience.

As Liberia inches closer to its next electoral cycle, tensions between emerging political movements, and established parties appear to be intensifying. The CMC, which has positioned itself as a reformist force, continues to face resistance from traditional power structures.