Gbarnga, Bong County — Bong County Senator Johnny K. Kpehe has explained that his reduced financial support to residents and constituents is largely due to a decline in his personal business activities since assuming office.
Senator Kpehe said his current financial situation is different from the period when he was actively engaged in business and able to provide money to people who approached him for assistance.
Speaking during a public gathering in Gbarnga on Saturday, September 19, 2026, Senator Kpehe responded to concerns from some residents who questioned why he was no longer providing financial assistance as frequently as he reportedly did in the past.
“A couple of times I see people telling me, J, my man, you used to come here and give people money, but this time you are not doing it,” Kpehe said.
He explained that his business activities and political responsibilities are now separate, noting that his business is no longer operating in the same manner as before.
“And I told him now my business and myself don’t have any relationship. My business is behind me discussing itself and I’m here discussing my politics. I’ve got issues…” the senator stated.
Kpehe further argued that serving as a senator does not provide the kind of personal financial resources that some constituents may expect, suggesting that his ability to make direct financial contributions has been affected since taking office.
His comments come amid questions from some residents of Bong County concerning his leadership and public engagement since his election to the Senate.
Some residents have publicly raised concerns about what they describe as the senator’s limited visibility and engagement with constituents, while others have questioned the extent to which campaign-era commitments have been addressed.
Kpehe, who was elected during the 2023 Senatorial Elections, has previously faced public expectations from constituents seeking assistance with personal, community and development-related needs.
The senator’s latest comments appear to offer an explanation for why he has reduced direct financial assistance, distinguishing his personal business resources from the responsibilities and resources associated with his legislative position.
