On January 22, Liberia experienced its first handover of power from one elected leader to another in 73 years. Pres. George Weah’s inauguration followed a historic election that saw a loser in a presidential race accept the results and concede defeat to the winner for the first time in many years.
Two Candidates’ Qualification Challenged in Montserrado By-election
Amid ongoing campaigning for two legislative by-elections in Sinoe and Montserrado, the National Elections Commission says it is hearing cases of challenges against the qualification of two candidates contesting for Montserrado’s 13th district representative.
Mulbah Morlu Wants Liberty Party Investigated in Missing L$16 Billion Saga
Mulbah Morlu, the chairman of the governing Coalition for Democratic Change, has called on the Presidential Investigation Team set up by President George Weah to probe the alleged disappearance of billions in newly printed banknotes to investigate the opposition Liberty Party.
CDC Concludes Primary for Montserrado’s 13th District
With the ongoing nomination of candidates to contest in Montserrado’s 13th district by-election, the Coalition for Democratic Change has chosen John Weah to contest on its ticket for the district’s seat.
November 20 Set as Date for Sinoe and Montserrado By-elections
The National Elections Commission has set November 20 as the date for the holding of by-elections in Sinoe and Montserrado’s 13th district.
Henrique Tokpa Wins Bong Senatorial By-Election
The National Elections Commission has declared Henrique Tokpa, an independent candidate, as the winner of the July 31 senatorial by-election in Bong.
Henrique Tokpa Leads Provisional Results in Bong’s Senatorial By-Election
The first provisional result in the Tuesday’s senatorial by-election in Bong has put independent candidate, Henrique Tokpa, ahead of the four other candidates in the election.
Voting Ends in Bong’s Senatorial By-Election
Voting has ended in Bong’s senatorial by-election with polling centers across the county appearing to have been marred by poor turnout.