By Festus Poquie
potential new political powerhouse is emerging within the ruling Unity Party, four years ahead of the 2029 presidential and legislative elections.
Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Senator Prince Kermue Moye are garnering significant momentum, marked by key endorsements and recent ceremonies that position them as formidable contenders for the nation’s highest office.
About 5,700 miles across the Atlantic from the West Coast of Africa in the US state of Pennsylvania incumbent Vice President Jeremiah Koung got an approval from the Liberian diaspora leadership to run for office of the President.
Two weeks later, his ally in the legislature the Senator Prince Moye was crowned as the political “Godfather” of Bong County.
On March 8, 2025, during a town hall meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Vice President received a ringing endorsement from the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA).
Mohamed Keita, the organization’s president, framed Koung as a candidate of choice for the diaspora Liberian community. “Remember 2029 is coming; if you are ready, we are ready!” Keita proclaimed, expressing confidence in Koung’s potential leadership. The timing of these events are not just mere coincident.
Koung and Moye’s political synergy has deep roots, dating back to their legislative careers. Having aligned themselves with powerful political allies since 2012, they have effectively managed appropriation processes and facilitated development initiatives.
Their collaborative reputation is bolstered by Moye’s recent recognition as the political “Godfather” of Bong County, a title conferred by the Prophetic Call to Ministry Like Mind Pastors on March 22, 2025. This influential group’s past endorsements have historically shaped the political landscape in Liberia, making Moye’s crowning a noteworthy event in the lead-up to the elections. This group is key on influencing state power.
During the first post war democratic elections in 2005, the Prophetic Called To Minister, a conglomerate of “men of God” from various churches and ministries, on September 16 , came forth with a proclamation in which the candidacy of Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine was endorsed and subsequently declared in an all-night worship service, dubbed as the “Power Night” as God’s choice among the 22 presidential aspirants in the 2005 presidential elections in the Republic of Liberia. Brumskine, the founding father of the Liberty Party did not win that elections and lost two other elections in 2011 and 2017 before passing in 20 November 2019.
Bishop Minikon E. Nyenpan, leader of the organization, praised Moye’s dedication to development in Bong County, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration among the county’s political figures. In a strong call to action, he urged Moye to spearhead a county-wide reconciliatory conference, subtly highlighting the need for cooperation in a country often marred by political divisions.
Moye, attending the ceremony at the Dominion Christian Fellowship Center in Gbarnga, committed to leveraging his new title to promote growth and development in Bong.
“If you do not believe I am the political godfather of the county, it is important that you go under a truck,” he quipped, solidifying his position while promising to work towards unity, even amid potential resistance.
Educated in political strategy, Moye’s journey began in 2011 and catapulted forward with historic victories in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. His grassroots support and overwhelming electoral successes have positioned him as a key player in both regional and national politics.
Having served as the National Campaign Chair for Joseph Boakai’s presidential bid, he played a pivotal role in keeping Bong County at the forefront of national discourse.
