Nimba University suspends student leaders over protest
Two campus political group chairmen suspended for one to two semesters after disrupting senator's visit.
Nimba University suspended two student leaders on November 12, 2026, for their alleged roles in a protest that disrupted a visit by Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen Jr. on October 9. Emmanuel B. Nenwon, chairman of the Students’ Liberation Party, received a two-semester suspension, while Princeton G. Quiah, chairman of the SUP-PROSA Alliance, was suspended for one semester.
The university administration stated Nenwon refused a directive to disperse an assembly, calling it disrespect to authority, while Quiah was accused of spreading false information and promoting instability. The protest reportedly centered on which student political group should receive donated solar lights and internet facilities from the senator. The standoff lasted over four hours, delaying the donation.
The university also suspended two other students, Darlington Fehn and Emmanuel Beondolo, for two semesters each, with Fehn reportedly found with a knife. Four other students received written warnings, and repairs are needed for the damaged campus gate. Senator Twayen confirmed the donation was put on hold indefinitely.
Why it mattersStudent leaders in Liberia face disciplinary action for disrupting a senator's visit and donation event.