With approximately 276,863 population, according to the 2008 national census, Lofa county comprises six tribes, including Lorma, Mandingo, Gbandi, Kissi, Kpelle, and Mende. In the just-ended mid-term senatorial election in the county, 11 candidates were cleared by the National Elections Commission to contest the lone senatorial seat. When things appeared to be falling apart against her ambitions, Madam Fofana finally defected and tried to resuscitated a dying political party – ALCOP of ailing Prof Alhaji G.V Kromah. On social media, one analyst known as Samuel K. Boy pointed out that Boakai has taken even more than he has given back to Lofa County. Jallah consistently the second place winner to the Lofa County Senatorial election in his third pursuit.

Source: Front Page Africa January 24, 2021 21:33 UTC