Joining the calls of many others from across the country, citizens in Lofa are calling for amendment in the 1986 constitution to change the current date of elections.
Gbarpolu Judge Wants Special Court to Hear Election Disputes
Ahead of the 2020 senatorial elections, the stipendiary magistrate of the Bopolu City Magisterial Court, Augustine Tokpa, has recommended the establishment of a special tribunal to try cases of elections disputes.
Gbarpolu Women Debate Impact of Holding Elections During Rainy Season
Some women leaders of Gbarpolu have identified key provisions in the constitution for possible amendment to improve future elections in the country.
In Grand Cape Mount, Citizens Want Qualifications for Elected Positions Amended
Citizens in Grand Cape Mount are calling for an amendment in the legal requirements for elected government positions. The citizens said the current level of enforcement of candidates’ qualification, such as the residency clause, domicile and property value requirements does not adequately hold leaders accountable.
River Cess Citizens Want Changes in Laws to Improve Future Elections
Citizens in River Cess have called for changes in the country’s electoral laws in order to improve future elections. The citizens made the recommendations recently during two separate community media forums organized by the Liberia Media for Democratic Initiative.
CSOs, Political Parties Draft Resolution to Remove Electoral Date in Constitution
Representatives from civil society organizations and political parties have drafted a resolution to repeal the clause of the constitution that prescribes the specific day for national elections to be held.
Internews Trains Rural Journalists to Report on Electoral Reform
Internews, the implementer of the Liberia Media Development program, has begun a three-day training for rural journalists to report on electoral reform.
NEC Trains Magistrates in Dispute Resolution Ahead of 2020 Senatorial Election
The National Elections Commission has provided training in dispute resolution for its 19 elections magistrates ahead of the special senatorial election, expected to take place in October next year.