Gipo Town, District 8, Nimba County — Nimba County Senator, Nya D. Twayen Jr., has urged residents of Nimba County to remain united and peaceful , warning that outside political actors are attempting to provoke unrest in the region.
By Franklin Doloquee | Nimba County
Speaking on Saturday, August 1 before hundreds of chiefs and community members at the third gathering of chiefs from Nimba’s 19 administrative districts in Gipo Town, District Number 8, Senator Twayen said opponents seeking to destabilize local peace were spreading false information and fomenting division.
He asked Nimbaians to reject violence and to support the administration’s decisions, which he described as intended to improve local development and security.
“I call on every citizen of Nimba to stay calm, stand together and not allow those with political motives to destroy the progress we are making,” Senator Twayen said.
He appealed for dialogue and patience, promising continued engagement with community leaders and security agencies to address grievances.
Senator Twayen told the crowd that the county must remain united despite efforts by some to “bring noise among us.”
He cautioned that those deliberately spreading discord would be dealt with if caught and urged supporters to exercise restraint when provoked. “We must be careful in how we response o provocations,” he stated. “This country belongs to every one of us,” he stressed.
The Nimba County Senator praised what he described as social and political gains for Nimba, saying the county is “closer to the presidency than it has been in many years.”
He framed that emerging influence as both an honor and a responsibility, calling on chiefs and residents to protect the county’s standing by promoting peace and constructive engagement rather than conflict.
The senator singled out Vice President Jeremiah Koung as “a steadying partner” in the county’s political rise.
Addressing criticisms of recent government appointments and Senate confirmations, Senator Twayen defended the administration’s nominees and warned against public persecution of officials who perform their duties effectively.
He acknowledged the Legislature’s oversight role including recent inquiries into security and drug-related matters but said scrutiny should not become a witch-hunt.
“We have to be patient in addressing issues,” he intimated. “To be united, we have to listen to one another,” he intoned.
Senator Twayen also sought to correct what he called mischaracterizations of Senator Samuel Kogar’s recent visit to the county.
He said Senator Kogar attended a mediation event aimed at reconciling feuding groups and accused some commentators of inventing sensational labels such as “godfather” to score political points.
He urged residents to be cautious about accepting such narratives.
On questions about the vice presidency, Senator Twayen urged patience when controversies arise and reminded listeners that the president has the authority to make personnel decisions.
He warned against drawing hasty conclusions from isolated comments on talk radio or social media, and called for temperate public discourse and due process.
He asked his supporters to avoid reacting violently to rumours and to pursue grievances through established peaceful channels. He pointed out that dialogue, institutional remedies and the importance of community leaders in defusing tensions before they escalate.
He encouraged Nimbaians to report agitation and misinformation to the authorities and to rely on verified information from official channels.
Before concluding, Senator Twayen announced a personal contribution of LD$500,000 to transport chiefs who travelled from across the county to attend the ceremony.
The donation drew applause as attendees clustered beneath the shade of towering mango and oil palm trees that ringed Gipo’s main clearing.
Senator Twayen thanked honorees including Superintendent Gono, who was recognized by chiefs during the event and Minister of Mines and Energy Richard Matenokay Tingbah for their service.
He urged the community to continue supporting public servants who perform well.
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