The Movement for Democratic and Reconstruction (MDR) has unanimously expelled Nimba County Senator Samuel G. Kogar for what the party described as constitutional breach of the rules and regulations.
The Party National Chairman, Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah, said Srnator Kogar was given due process after a complaint was filed against him, including an opportunity to respond and appear before the party’s investigative committee.
Kruah stated that Kogar and his lawyer failed to appear for a scheduled hearing, which the committee considered a waiver of their right to be heard.
He further said the committee subsequently recommended Kogar’s expulsion and ordered him to return all the property in his possession.
“Koagr is no longer a member of the party and that his public statements will no longer represent the MDR,” Party Chairman Kruah noted . He also cited Kogar’s criticism of the Unity Party-led government, stressing that the MDR is in collaboration with the Unity Party and remains committed to supporting Boakai’s administration.
“Kogar had on many occasions used unfavourable comments against the government by saying the Drug situation has reach a PHD level and by also referring to the party has a product of NPFL at the National Youth convention in Nimba among other things violate the laws of the MDR,” Cllr. Kruah stated.
Meanwhile, in response to his exclusion from the party, Senator Kogar has vowed to take legal action to challenge the decision of the party. “Liberia is a country governed by law. Any action taken against me outside the proper legal and constitutional process will be challenged through the appropriate legal means,” he added.
He however accused the government of being the mastermind behind his expulsion from the party. “I strongly believe that what has happened at the MDR Party Headquarters is a government-backed effort to remove me from the party without due process,” he noted.
“The heavy police presence raises serious concerns and gives the appearance of an attempt to intimidate and silence legitimate political expression, which is protected under the laws of Liberia,” Kogar indicated.
