A police officer has been reportedly attacked by private guards assigned to Benoni Urey, standard bearer of the All Liberian Party, during a campaign event.
UP Secretary General Resigns Amid Pressure to Observe Code of Conduct
Nagbe took the decision last week amid long running accusations from opposition political parties that he and other executive members were in violation of the code of conduct by serving in key positions in the party while at the same time serving as presidential appointees.
River Cess Rep. Alfred Juweh Says Report of His Support for Boakai is False
CESTOS, River Cess – Rep. Alfred Juweh of River Cess’ first electoral district has vowed not to support Vice President Joseph Boakai in his presidential bid amid reports in a newspaper that the lawmaker had endorsed the Unity Party candidate. Juweh’s statement comes as a rebuttal to a front-page article in the July 24 edition…
Lawmakers Avoid Ban on Female Genital Mutilation, Disappointing Activists
The National Working Group Against Female Genital Mutilation says it is disappointed in members of the legislature for passing the Domestic Violence Bill without including any provision banning FGM.
Amid Tearing of Campaign Posters, Ganta Mayor Asks for Civility
Mayor Benjamin S. Dokpa is calling on citizens to refrain from acts of violence and remain peaceful as the official campaign season progresses.
President Sirleaf Promises to Campaign for Female Candidates
Although she will not be a candidate, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has promised to campaign for female politicians contesting in the October presidential and legislative elections.
Political Parties Warned Against Posting Campaign Flyers on Public Buildings
Monrovia Mayor Clara Doe Mvogo has warned political parties to desist from posting campaign flyers on public buildings or facilities in the region.
Candidate Ivar Jones Donates Drugs to Health Facilities Ahead of Campaigning
A candidate for representative of Margibi’s second district, Ivar Kokulo Jones, has donated several consignments of pharmaceutical drugs to six medical institutions.