Journalist Selma Lomax Rates Bong Lawmakers, Gives Senator Johnny K. Kpehe Sr. an “F”
Renowned journalist and political commentator Selma Lomax has rated Senator Johnny K. Kpehe Sr. as the least performing lawmaker in Bong County, assigning him a grade of “F” in his latest political assessment.
Lomax, a sub-editor at FrontPage Africa known for his strong political commentary, made the statement Tuesday during a radio appearance, where he reviewed the performance of the county’s nine legislators.
According to Lomax, this is the first time Senator Kpehe has been ranked at the bottom. He noted that since his election in 2023, the senator has shown limited visible impact and engagement compared to public expectations.
He expressed concern over the senator’s low presence in the county, stating that he appears largely disconnected from his constituents. Lomax urged Senator Kpehe to become more active, engage citizens, and address key issues affecting Bong County and Liberia.
He warned that continued underperformance could weaken the senator’s chances of re-election.
Meanwhile, other lawmakers received average to strong ratings:
*J. Marvin Cole, James M. Kolleh, Prince K. Koinah, and Moima Briggs Mensah each received a “C+.”
*Robert Momba earned a “B+.”
*Foday Fahnbulleh received the highest grade of “A.”
Lomax emphasized that his ratings were based strictly on the core duties and responsibilities of elected lawmakers.
Early Outlook on the 2029 Senatorial Race
Looking ahead to the 2029 senatorial election, Lomax said incumbent Senator Prince Kermue Moye Sr. currently holds a stronger political advantage over former District #5 Representative Edward W. Karfiah.
He referenced Karfiah’s loss in the 2023 senatorial race to Senator Kpehe, noting that the defeat was particularly disappointing, especially in District #5, where Karfiah previously enjoyed strong support as a two-term representative.
In contrast, Lomax highlighted Senator Moye’s political strength, pointing to his repeated electoral successes as a two-term lawmaker in District #2 and his victory over former Senator Henry Yallah in 2020, who was widely supported by the ruling CDC government.
He described Moye as a dominant political figure in Bong County, crediting him with influencing employment opportunities for citizens under the Unity Party-led government.
However, Lomax cautioned that Moye’s support could decline if public dissatisfaction grows toward government officials from Bong County who have not positively impacted their communities despite holding national positions.
He concluded that these factors are likely to shape the political dynamics leading up to the 2029 elections.
