As debates continues over the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, especially on the prosecution of warlords and war actors through the establishment of a war crimes court, the presidential candidate of the Alternative National Congress, Alexander B. Cummings, Jr., has said he would avoid setting up a war crimes court.
Former Elections Chief Calls Sirleaf’s ‘Secret’ Meeting with NEC ‘Ill-Advised’
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s recent meeting with 19 election magistrates of the National Elections Commission at her home continues to receive criticism.
Unity Party Chairman Concerned Over President’s ‘Secret’ Meeting With Elections Officials
The chairman of the governing Unity Party, Wilmot Paye, has expressed concern over President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s ‘secret’ meeting with magistrates of the National Elections Commission.
Campaign Violence Leaves Several Wounded in Margibi’s Second District
Several persons in Margibi’s second electoral district have been injured and properties have been damaged as a result of a riot between supporters of independent candidate Ivar Kokulo Jones and the incumbent lawmaker Ballah Zayzay.
Unity Party Campaign in Grand Bassa Dwarfed by Liberty Party’s
The governing Unity party has launched its campaign in Buchanan with significantly fewer supporters in attendance than what was seen at Liberty Party’s launch days earlier.
Liberty Party Unfazed by Edith Gongloe Weh’s Support to Boakai
The elections continue to witness more drama with staunch supporters of political parties crossing carpet while others are maintaining their membership and pledging support to the political party.
ANC Nimba Chapter Condemns Recent Violence in Sanniquellie
The Nimba Chapter of the Alternative National Congress has strongly condemned the September 20 violence between the Coalition for Democratic Change and the Liberty Party in Sanniquellie.
EU Chief Observer Underlines Mission Objective for October Elections
The Chief Observer for the European Union Elections Observer Mission has underlined the objective of the mission’s work in the pending presidential and representative elections in the country.