The suspects, identified as Harris Martin, believed to be in his early 70’s, along with his accomplice John Flomo, 55, were arrested on Thursday, August 24, 2017, after Rep. Stephen Kafi of Margibi’s third district filed a complaint against the two men.
Liberia’s Oldest Political Party is Fielding the Youngest Candidate
Scores of young people, mostly high school students, have pledged their unflinching support to Foday Faisu, a candidate for representative of Margibi’s third electoral district.
Margibi Leaders Call for Commitment to Peaceful Election
Stakeholders in Margibi have committed themselves to a peaceful and violence free election as the country is set to undergo a major democratic transition following the October 10, 2017, elections.
MOVEE Reacts to Exit of Margibi Leaders
In response to the resignation of leaders of its Margibi chapter, the Movement for Economic Empowerment has accused the former county chairman, James Tarnue, of forging the signature of some leaders who allegedly signed the resignation letter.
13 MOVEE Officials Resign in Margibi
The Margibi chapter of the opposition Movement for Economic Empowerment has seen 13 of its leaders resign, leaving a leadership vacuum for the party in the county.
Local CDC Leadership Split in Support of Party’s Candidate in Margibi
The local leadership of the Coalition for Democratic Change in Margibi’s second district has suggested that it will not support the party’s pick for the representative position, amid dissatisfaction over how the candidate was selected.
Margibi Elections Magistrate Says Candidates Haven’t Submitted Campaign Schedules
The elections magistrate of Margibi is calling on political parties to meet requirements of the National Elections Commission and notify his office of campaign activities.
Five Killed in Independence Day Accidents
In a rush to save the life of a dying patient, the ambulance belonging to the government-run Bong Mines Hospital in Fuamah District of Lower Bong was involved in a tragic accident that instantly killed two persons during the Independence Day season.