By: Laymah Kollie
Nimba County Senator Samuel G. Kogar has categorically refuted pronouncement by the Executive Director of the Office of the Ombudsman placing him amongst 12 Senators who have failed to declare their asset with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
According to a Senate Press release, upon taking office following his election as Senator during the Nimba County by-election in April 2025, Senator Kogarofficially declared his asset with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) on July 17, 2025.
Appearing Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the MICAT Press Briefing, the Executive Director of the office ofthe Ombudsman Cllr. Findley Karnga disclosed that a total of 12 Senators, including Senator Samuel G. Kogar of Nimba County are noncompliant Senators who have failed to declare their asset.
Reacting to the statement on Friday, August 1, 2025, Senator Kogar said the disclosure presents grossly distorted narrative regarding his hard-earned character and called on the Head of the Office of the Ombudsman, Cllr. Findley Karnga to fact-check with the LACC on his declaration and immediately retracthis statement.
The release further indicated that Senator Kogardescribed the disinformation regarding his declaration of ASSET as a clear disconnection between the Office of the Ombudsman and that of the LACC. The Nimba County Senator at the same time urged Cllr. Karnga and his team to always properly verify with the LACC so as to accord due diligence to officials who have declared their asset(s).
Additionally, Senator Kogar described the assertion by Cllr. Karnga as “character assasination” and cautioned him to recognize his errors and do the needful by providing the clarity with immediate effect.
“Failure on the part of the Executive Director (ED) of the Office of the Ombudsman to do so will leave me with no alternative but to write the Senate to summon him upon our return from our constituency break” Kogar added.
Senator Kogar also disclosed that as an official who respects the code of conduct, upon his reelection as Representatives of electoral District # 5, Nimba County in 2023, and he similarly declared his asset with the LACC on March 1, 2024.
