LIBERIA NEWS: MONROVIA-Feb 19-Family members told New Republic Newspaper that former Representative of District Nine Nimba County, Hon. Johnson Gwaikolo has died.
“Yes, he died on Sunday evening at the Catholic hospital. This is sad. We communicated last week that we were to meet this week at the house to discuss some family issues,” a family member said.
Before becoming representative for District Nine, he worked in many positions, ranging from Deputy Foreign Minister. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.