During the just-ended Montserrado senatorial by-election, Justin Brooks was excited to participate in the political process and support the candidate of his choice.
iCampus Hosts Film Festival on Electoral Reform Issues
As the dialogue on electoral reform resonates with Liberians, iCampus has streamed three short films focusing on three key electoral reform issues.
Cummings’ ANC Withdraws Candidate in Cape Mount’s Senatorial By-Election
The Alternative National Congress of former presidential candidate Alexander Cummings has announced a decision to withdraw its candidate, Samuel Taylor, from the upcoming senatorial by-election in Grand Cape Mount.
ECC’s Electoral Reform Proposals Finally Submitted to Legislature
Following months of stakeholders’ engagements, the Elections Coordinating Committee has submitted 17 electoral reform propositions to the House of Representatives for amendments.
NEC Announces August 28 for Rerun Election in Montserrado’s 15th District
The National Elections Commission has promised to announce a date for the rerun of election in Montserrado’s 15th district, as ordered by the commission’s independent hearing panel on August 14.
NEC Board of Commissioners Ruling Supports Rerun in Montserrado’s 15th District By-Election
The National Elections Commission’s Board of Commissioners has ruled into the appeal filed by the candidate of the Coalition for Democratic Change, Abu Kamara. The board affirmed the previous ruling of the hearing chamber to rerun by-elections in six precincts.
President Weah Assures Liberian Women He Will Take Action to End Violence Against them
After a protest aimed at demanding that the administration take more robust action to end the waves of violence against women, President George Weah has assured the women of Liberia that he will consider their request.
Some Margibians Say a Ban on Convicted Candidates Could Help in Corruption Fight
Corruption is a major scourge of Liberia’s politics; however, the National Elections Commission, the body charged with approving candidates running for elected office, does not disqualify political aspirants found to have committed corrupt or fraudulent activities.