Ganta, Feb. 7 -- Vice President Jeremiah Koung is confronting a defining chapter in his political career, as the death of his mentor, Prince Johnson, in December 2024 has sparked intense political uncertainty in Nimba County. With the by-election to fill Johnson's vacant Senate seat set for April 2025, Koung finds himself in the midst of an emotional and political storm that could reshape his future.

The loss of Johnson - a towering figure in Nimba politics - has left a void that no one can easily fill, and for Koung, the by-election is about more than just securing a political seat.

It's a crucial battle for his influence in a county that was once firmly loyal to Johnson. The county is now faced with an unpredictable future, one that...