President Joseph Boakai has made several new appointments of local government officials affecting River Cess, amid mounting pressure from county citizens.
Unity Party’s Candidate Retained in River Cess’ 2nd District
Reports coming from all 28 precincts in the second district in River Cess have indicated that incumbent, Byron Zahnwea, of the ruling Unity will be retained.
River Cess Chiefs Want to Prioritize Roads, Healthcare, and Education
Paramount Chief Sam Toby told The Bush Chicken that the chiefs in the county have agreed to cross-examine all those running in the elections, including presidential and representative candidates.
Incumbents Missing From Debates in River Cess
Four representative candidates contesting in River Cess’ second district recently participated in the final town hall legislative debate in the county, in the presence of dozens of voters.
Two River Cess Candidates Commit to Transparency in County Funds
The Sustainable Development Institute, an organization that pushes for community involvement in natural resources management, has been conducting several activities across River Cess aimed at getting citizens to better understand and monitor county social development funds.