Ahead of the 2017 elections, the National Elections Commission has been intensifying its outreach against citizens voting in areas other than where they reside.
MDR Secretary General Denies Rumors of Crossover to Boakai
Wilfred Bangura has denied rumors circulating that he is considering a switch to Vice President Joseph Boakai’s ruling Unity Party.
Rep. Younquoi Alleges “Bigger Hands†Behind Recent Speaker Election
Rep. Larry P. Younquoi of Nimba’s eighth district has alleged that the recent election of the Speaker of the House had outside influence.
House of Representatives Elects Nuquay as Speaker
Margibi County Fifth District Representative, James Emmanuel Nuquay has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nuquay was elected unopposed by his colleagues on Wednesday. 60 lawmakers participated in the exercise.
Younquoi in the Race for Speaker of the House
Rep. Larry P. Younquoi of Nimba’s eighth district has joined the race to be the next speaker of the lower house of parliament.
Speaker Tyler Falls
J. Alex Tyler has finally been removed as speaker of the House of Representatives after a vote on Tuesday.
Pres. Sirleaf Threatens to Close Schools After Students Block Airport
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has threatened to close down schools that participated in the student demonstration in Margibi on Monday and Tuesday.
Students Block Access to RIA in Protesting Teachers Absence from Class
Public school students in Lower Margibi for more than four hours on Tuesday besieged major entrances near the Roberts International Airport. The students were protesting the absence of teachers in their classrooms for nearly one month.