In an election that captured the essence of grassroots mobilization and community advocacy, Minister Verbon Muhammad’s victory in the Monroe City Council race on April 27 is a story of unexpected triumph and profound change.
Muhammad’s community-driven campaign swept 11 of the 12 precincts, leaving incumbent councilwoman Kema Dawson to win one precinct, in which she won all four votes cast.
Muhammad, known for his leadership in Mosque #99 of the Nation of Islam and his extensive involvement in local community activities, emerged as a pivotal figure in what many saw as an uphill battle for the Monroe City Council District 5 seat.
An uphill climb
Despite facing well-funded opposition and controversies stemming from his past actions on the Monroe City School Board, Muhammad’s campaign tapped into a deeper narrative of community resistance and unity.
His opponent, Kema Dawson, though a Democrat, had…
