As Teahjay and Chea Exchange Harsh Words
Political discourse in Sinoe County is becoming increasingly heated as the county moves toward the anticipated 2029 presidential and legislative elections.
The growing tension follows a series of sharp exchanges on social media between two prominent political figures from the county.
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The feud involves Sinoe County Senator Augustine Chea and former Sinoe County Senator J. Milton Teahjay, who is currently the Port Manager of the Port of Harper. Both men have taken to Facebook, trading messages widely viewed as divisive and insulting.
In a post on his official Facebook page, Senator Chea, responding to comments from Teahjay, sought to draw a clear distinction between the two.
He described Teahjay as "a product of the streets," accusing him of speaking in an aggressive, unfiltered manner filled with invective. Senator Chea, by contrast, portrayed himself as shaped by education, discipline, and critical thinking, arguing that Teahjay's frequent use of insults reflects a lack of substance rather than strength or confidence.
According to Senator Chea, he does not need to shout or insult others to be heard, maintaining that his words carry weight because they are grounded in understanding rather than impulse.
He further framed the dispute as a contrast between education and ignorance, control and impulsiveness, and substance and noise. Senator Chea also referenced Teahjay's past dismissal from government service and questioned his ability to function outside of public office.
For his part, former Senator Teahjay responded forcefully, labeling Senator Chea a "shyster" and "pettifogger."
He questioned who, in his words, was deceiving Senator Chea into believing he could serve for an extended political tenure. Teahjay claimed he was unsurprised by what he described as an emotional reaction from Senator Chea, accusing him of being thin-skinned and intolerant.
Teahjay further alleged that Senator Chea reacted without fully reading his initial post, instead relying on secondhand reports. He recalled a past controversy in which he accused Senator Chea of signing a document without due diligence, a matter Teahjay said raised questions about Chea's professional judgment as a lawyer.
Continuing his rebuttal, Teahjay characterized Senator Chea as pretentious, duplicitous, and hypocritical, describing him as a two-faced individual with what he termed a "chameleon attitude." He dismissed Chea's image as a unifier and insisted that he, Teahjay, remained firmly connected to the people of Sinoe County.
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Looking ahead to the 2029 elections, Teahjay framed the political contest as inevitable, calling that year "judgment day." While asserting his readiness to face Senator Chea politically, he concluded by calling for civility as the county moves forward, describing the journey to 2029 as a marathon rather than a sprint.
