Rep. Samuel G. Kogar is calling on Pres. Joseph Boakai to respect Liberia’s constitution by refraining from appointing paramount and clan chiefs and allowing citizens to elect their chiefs.
Judge Barkon Calls for More Judicial Independence
As a new term for the Second Judicial Circuit Court opens in Buchanan, Judge Joe S. Barkon is calling for more judicial independence.
New Nimba Superintendent Vows to Audit County’s Accounts and Assets
Nimba’s new superintendent, Kou Meapeh Gono, has vowed to commission a comprehensive audit of the past county government’s management of funds and assets.
Maryland’s Superintendent Henry Cole Officially Inducted into Office
Maryland’s new superintendent, Henry Cole, has officially taken office in Harper. Cole was inducted along with other local government officials on May 8.
First Lady Inducts Local Bomi Officials, Announces Contest for Cleanest Liberian City
First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai has attended the induction ceremony of local government officials in Bomi where she announced an upcoming contest for all cities within Liberia to compete for the title of the cleanest city in the nation.
Margibi Inducts First Female Superintendent
Following her nomination by President Joseph Boakai and subsequent confirmation by the Senate, Victoria Duncan has been inducted into office as the first female superintendent of Margibi.
Sen. Jallah Announces Preparations for Lofa’s 60th Celebration
Lofa, Liberia’s northernmost and third-most populated county, has begun preparations for celebrations marking 60 years since the county’s founding.
Margibi Unity Party Leaders Ask Pres. Boakai to Rethink Local Appointments
Unity Party members in Margibi have expressed disappointment in how President Joseph Boakai’s government has made appointments in their county.