One of CDC’s outspoken stalwarts is coming under pressure to contest the Montserrado County electoral district #9’s seat in 2023’s general and presidential elections.
Massayan Tarnue Ballah Koikoi’s preferment is said to be based on his commitment to the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and devotion to the district.
Over one hundred organizations and individuals across the district have petitioned the CDC stalwart to take part in the election in October next year for the seat.
Petitioners warned that the governing party, which has always dominated the district, is losing ground under its current representative, and that a committed stalwart like Koikoi is needed to save the party from defeat in 2023.
The statement pointed out that the aspirant, who is well known throughout district nine and respected by all residents, is capable of defeating the opposition at the ballot box.
The petition statement alleged that the CDC representative in the National Legislature has lost the confidence reposed in him due to arrogance and lack of respect for the citizens, and that allowing him to run on the party’s ticket will be a disaster for the Mighty Coalition for Democratic Change.
Other petitioners also indicated in their petitions that Massayan Tarnue Ballah Koikoi is the only alternative left for the people of district #9 as the incumbent has allegedly turned his back on them to seek self-interest.
The statement emphasized that the aspirant will bring to the table wide range of experience for restoring the hope and aspiration of the district.
When contacted by the Hot Pepper for his response to the petitions, Koikoi said he welcomes the decision of the people, and promised to abide by it in the hope of redeeming them from what he called “the hands of tyranny”.
He emphasized that the district is presently facing the worst political, social, and economic situation, with no safe-drinking water, no high school, no recreational center for the youth and no public toilet, which he said are badly needed in the district.
Koikoi said he hopes to use his connections in and out of the country to restore these services to the district and make residents happy—if elected to the seat next year.
The CDC stalwart, who back-off from 2020’s by-election to support the choice of the party, said he is determined to enter the race at all cost. “My name will be on the ballot box this time around,” he assured.