By: Melvin Flomo
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Nimba County Senator Samuel G. Kogar has strongly rejected claims made by the Executive Director of the Office of the Ombudsman, Cllr. Findley Karnga, listing him among twelve Senators who allegedly failed to declare their assets with the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).
In a press release issued by the Liberian Senate, Senator Kogar clarified that he officially declared his assets with the LACC on July 17, 2025, shortly after assuming office following the Nimba County by-election in April of this year.
Cllr. Karnga, appearing at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Thursday, July 31, named Senator Kogar among the noncompliant lawmakers. However, Kogar described the statement as “grossly misleading” and damaging to his character.
“The disclosure by Cllr. Karnga presents a distorted narrative that undermines my integrity,” the Senator said. “I call on him to fact-check with the LACC and immediately retract his false statement.”
Senator Kogar termed the report as a “clear disconnection” between the Office of the Ombudsman and the LACC, urging the Ombudsman to verify such sensitive information before going public. He also labeled the allegation as “character assassination” and warned that failure to issue a public clarification will lead him to seek a Senate summons for Cllr. Karnga upon lawmakers’ return from their constituency break.
Additionally, Senator Kogar recalled that he had previously declared his assets with the LACC on March 1, 2024, after being reelected as Representative of Nimba County Electoral District #5.
The controversy highlights the growing tensions between public integrity institutions and lawmakers over compliance with the Code of Conduct.
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