Nimba Senator and Presidential aspirant Prince Johnson has announced a boycott of the July 26 celebrations in the County.

Senator Johnson said he would not attend the independence celebrations because of an alleged plan to petition President Sirleaf to contest the 2011 presidential election.

Senator Johnson said, as a candidate in the pending presidential race it would be reckless for him to escort President Sirleaf in his County to receive such petition.

According to Senator Johnson, his move not to go to Nimba followed thorough consideration outside the decision of his proposed party.

He said going to Nimba with President Sirleaf for the July 26 celebrations was like a candidate escorting another candidate and giving up his ambition.

Senator Johnson maintains he remains the most formidable force to unseat President Sirleaf through the democratic process in 2011.

The Nimba Senator also vowed he would sweep the votes in Nimba in 2011.