Chief Zanzan Karwah says stakeholders of Liberia’s electoral process should put in place policies to prevent sitting lawmakers from contesting future elections at the legislature.
Internal Affairs Minister Begins Tour of Several Counties
Varney A. Sirleaf, minister of internal affairs, will begin an eight-day tour of several counties today, Monday, July 16 to acquaint himself with the new leaders of the various counties and its citizens.
Senate Passes Eligibility Bill for Sitting Lawmakers
Members of the Liberian Senate have voted to pass a bill prohibiting lawmakers from contesting any by-elections in the legislature while still serving as members of the same branch of government.
Speaker Chambers Blames Former President Sirleaf for Current Economic Hardship
The speaker of the 54th National Legislature has blamed former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for the current economic hardship affecting the country.
Sen. Grupee Says Senators From Other Counties Supporting Nimba’s Division
Nimba’s Sen. Thomas Grupee has accused three fellow senators of supporting the move to divide Nimba into several counties.
LACC Has No Record of President Weah’s Assets While Senator
The executive chairman of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, James Verdier, says there is no record on President George Weah’s assets from when he served as senator.
Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones Accused of ‘Stage Managing’ District Council
After Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones donated “half†his salary to be used in developing his district, a local advocacy group in lower Margibi is accusing the lawmaker of Margibi’s second district of not having been sincere in giving the promised 50 percent of his salary.
House of Representatives Passes US$570 Million Budget
The House of Representatives passes the 2018/2019 National Budget at US$570 million, sending the bill to the Senate for concurrence.