The Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, and the United Nations Mission in Liberia have expressed deep concern over the timeline for the country’s democratic transition, amid the current political situation.
Former Information Minister: Liberia is at a Better Place
Lewis Brown, Liberia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, says Liberians no longer need to fear but to keep hoping for the better.
Defeated Nimba Representative Candidates Eye Supreme Court Stay Order
Opposition party candidates from the representative race in Nimba’s eighth electoral district are taking cues from Liberty Party’s win at the Supreme Court in relation to their district election and recounting process.
Brumskine Wants NEC Commissioners’ Recusal From Investigation
Charles Walker Brumskine, the standard bearer of the opposition Liberty Party, says he is not comfortable with the current configuration of commissioners at the National Elections Commission and wants them to recuse themselves from investigating his party’s alleged claims of elections fraud.
Runoff Election on Hold: Court Rules in Favor of Liberty Party
The Supreme Court has finally ruled on a request for a writ of prohibition filed by Liberty Party, ordering the National Elections Commission to hold off on holding a runoff election until fraud claims brought by the party are investigated.
Recount of Votes Underway in Nimba’s Eighth District Representative Race
Electoral officials have begun recounting ballots in Nimba’s eighth electoral district based on a close race between incumbent Rep. Larry P. Younquoi of the ruling Unity Party and his lead contender, Saye Sylvester Mianah of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction.
Korkoya Addresses Election Fraud Claims
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to place a stay order on the November 7 runoff election, the chairman of the National Elections Commission, Jerome Korkoya, has publicly responded to fraud claims made by several political parties.
NEC Suspends Preparations for Runoff Election Amid Supreme Court Stay Order
The National Elections Commission has announced an immediate suspension of all activities in preparation for the runoff presidential elections.