Monrovia, Nov. 17 -- Political tensions in Bong County flared again this week as District Three Representative Marvin Cole launched a sweeping and heated attack on former District Five Representative Edward Karfiah, accusing him of fueling the recent upheaval at the House of Representatives and exploiting his political connections for personal advancement.

By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com

Rep. Cole's remarks followed the controversial elevation of Bong County District Two Representative James Kolleh to the post of Chairman on Rules, Order and Administration - a position held by Rep. Cole.

He insisted that his removal was not an ordinary legislative adjustment but the product of a calculated effort allegedly driven...