Ali Krayee, head of the National Imam Council of Liberia, has called on fellow Muslims to avoid voting for anyone in the October 10 general elections who advocated for making Liberia a Christian nation.
Scenes From the Coalition for Democratic Change Campaign Launch
The Coalition for Democratic Change has concluded the launch of its campaign, with a large number of people turning out in a display that paralyzed much of metropolitan Monrovia.
Korkoya Clarifies Earlier Statement on Voter Roll Exhibition
The chairman of the National Elections Commission, Jerome Korkoya, has clarified an earlier statement attributed to him that all citizens bearing valid voters’ cards will vote on October 10, even if their names are not included on the final voters roll.
Tiawan Gongloe Blames Women for their Underrepresentation in Gov’t
The most surprising result for Liberia in the 2016 iteration of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance was that Gender was the only subcategory in which Liberia decreased in performance over the past decade.
Jewel Howard Taylor Criticized for Advocating Pay Rise for Lawmakers
Bong’s Sen. Jewel Howard Taylor has come under strong criticism from some citizens and members of the opposition community for advocating for an increase in the salaries of lawmakers.
VIDEO: Weah, Taylor to Represent CDC in 2017 Elections
George Weah accepted the nomination to run for the presidency and announced Jewel Howard Taylor as his running mate for the October 10 general and presidential elections.
OP-ED: Has Lawmaking Turned into a Secret Exercise?
There has been a lot of buzz about Liberia’s so-called Affirmative Action bill. Organizations like UN Women have been touting the bill as “a step in the right direction towards guaranteeing the participation of women.â€
Ahead of National Convention, UP’s Bong Chapter Holds ‘Reconciliation Meeting’
The Bong County branch of the ruling Unity Party has concluded a reconciliation meeting aimed at resolving longstanding differences among members and officials.