Margibi County Senator Oscar A. Cooper, formerly ‘Captain Marvel’ of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) during the civil crisis, has declared his intention to run for president in the October elections. Cooper was elected Senator in 2011 with 36,000 votes to replace Senator Clarice Jah. He is the third sitting Senator to declare his candidacy for the presidential race after Montserrado County Senator George M. Weah and Prince Y. Johnson of Nimba County. We know with you, Liberia can develop.”In response, Senator Cooper promised to put Liberians first by empowering them to take control of their economy. We will make Liberia an agriculture economy and promote the sense of patriotism, pride and love of each other,” declared Senator Cooper.

Source: Daily Observer February 06, 2017 02:48 UTC