The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to allow the Executive Branch to use US$47.5 million from the 2019/2020 budget, which has not yet been approved by the legislature.
Cummings’ ANC Withdraws Candidate in Cape Mount’s Senatorial By-Election
The Alternative National Congress of former presidential candidate Alexander Cummings has announced a decision to withdraw its candidate, Samuel Taylor, from the upcoming senatorial by-election in Grand Cape Mount.
ECC’s Electoral Reform Proposals Finally Submitted to Legislature
Following months of stakeholders’ engagements, the Elections Coordinating Committee has submitted 17 electoral reform propositions to the House of Representatives for amendments.
NEC Announces CDC Candidate Abu Kamara as Winner of Montserrado’s 15th District By-Election
The National Elections Commission has announced the Coalition for Democratic Change’s Abu Kamara as the winner of Montserrado’s 15th district representative by-election.
Senate Invites Finance Minister Over Salary Harmonization Plan
The Senate has invited the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to account for what it says was a violation of the Liberian Constitution and the Public Financial Management Act.
Senate to Investigate Sen. Karnga-Lawrence’s Assault on Saah Joseph
The Liberian Senate has decided to constitute a committee to investigate Grand Bassa’s Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence’s recent ‘assault’ on Montserrado’s Sen. Saah Joseph.
Supreme Court Rules Against Vice President in the Marketing Association Dispute Case
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled against Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor’s decision to suspend elected members of the Liberia Marketing Association leadership.
NEC Announces August 28 for Rerun Election in Montserrado’s 15th District
The National Elections Commission has promised to announce a date for the rerun of election in Montserrado’s 15th district, as ordered by the commission’s independent hearing panel on August 14.