Several leaders of Liberty Party have spoken on the party’s behalf to endorse the Coalition for Democratic Change’s George Weah for the December 26 runoff presidential election, although there appears to be confusion as to whether the party’s other leaders support the decision.
Ahead of Runoff Election, EU Redeploys Long Term Observers
A day after the announcement of the official date for the presidential runoff election, the European Union Election Observation Mission to Liberia has redeployed its 20 long term observers across the country.
Civil Society Organizations Demand Korkoya’s Resignation
A day after the announcement of the date for the presidential runoff election, four civil society organizations staged a peaceful protest at the National Elections Commission headquarters calling for Chairman Jerome Korkoya to resign immediately.
VIDEO: Prominent Liberians Respond to Supreme Court Final Ruling
As the Supreme Court ruled and ordered the National Elections Commission to proceed with the presidential runoff election between the Coalition for Democratic Change and Unity Party, The Bush Chicken asked several prominent individuals for their reactions.
NEC Announces Runoff Election Schedule
On Tuesday, November 12, the National Elections Commission announced the date for the runoff election between the Unity Party and Coalition for Democratic Change as December 26.
NEC Declares Mianah Winner, Upholds Original Election Results in Nimba’s Eighth District
The National Elections Commission on Monday, December 11 ruled that the original October 10 representative elections results for Nimba’s eight electoral district will stand, therefore nullifying the November 4 recount that was conducted in Saclepea.
Dillon Says Liberty Party Will Not Remain Neutral in Runoff Election
Abraham Darius Dillon, vice chair for political activities of the opposition Liberty Party, says his party has made no official endorsement to support either Unity Party or the Coalition for Democratic Change but he clarified that his party would not remain neutral in the runoff election.
Prince Johnson Says Supreme Court Ruling Was ‘Predicted,’ Given Lack of Funds
After the Supreme Court ruled on December 7 to allow the National Elections Commission to proceed with a runoff election, Nimba’s Sen. Prince Johnson has weighed in, saying that the decision was expected, given the country’s lack of funds to proceed with a re-run.