Citizens in Lofa have added their views to the mixed reactions on President George Weah’s recent proposal to the legislature to abolish holding by-elections.
Lofa’s Disabled Community Says NEC’s Selection of Inaccessible Polling Centers Disenfranchises Members
Even though the constitution guarantees all Liberian citizens who have reached the age of 18 the right to vote in elections, members of the disabled community in Lofa say their members are being routinely disenfranchised by the selection of inaccessible venues for electoral activities.
Lofa Voters Want NEC to Start Automatically Publishing Candidates’ Assets Declaration
The coordinator for the Freedom of Information Network in Lofa is calling for an amendment to the New Elections Law to empower the National Elections Commission to publish information on assets declared by candidates during elections.
Young Eligible Voters in Margibi Fear Being Prevented From Voting in Potential By-Election
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.