Joseph Nyumah Boakai, vice president and standard bearer of the ruling Unity Party, and Sen. George Weah of Montserrado, the standard bearer of the Coalition for Democratic Change, have both confirmed they will not attend the final presidential debate on September 26, 2017.
Liberty Party Launches Grand Bassa Campaign
Liberty Party has launched its campaign in Buchanan with several thousands of supporters in attendance over the weekend.
River Cess Chiefs Want to Prioritize Roads, Healthcare, and Education
Paramount Chief Sam Toby told The Bush Chicken that the chiefs in the county have agreed to cross-examine all those running in the elections, including presidential and representative candidates.
Nimba Police Give Account of Sanniquellie Rioting
On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, partisans of Liberty Party and the Coalition for Democratic Change were involved in a violent confrontation for more than three hours in Nimba’s political capital, Sanniquellie.
Sen. Johnson Says Role in Civil War Irrelevant to Presidential Bid
Nimba’s Sen. Prince Johnson and former rebel leader of the defunct Independent National Patriotic Front of Liberia has stated that he has no regrets over his role in the 14-year civil crisis.
Salala Rubber Reaffirms Ban on Politics
The management of the Salala Rubber Corporation has reaffirmed its ban on all political activities, including rallies and meetings, on the premises.
Deputy Speaker Dedicates Clinic in Nyuaniwein Clan
Residents of Nyuaniwein clan in Grand Bassa’s first electoral district have benefited from a clinic said to have been constructed by the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hans M. Barchue.
Brumskine’s Pledge to Reduce Salaries May Get Resistance From His Own Lawmakers
Liberty Party’s Charles Walker Brumskine has promised to cut government officials’ salaries, including that of legislators; however, he may face opposition from incoming lawmakers, including those members of his own party.