The Liberia National Police on Wednesday, March 1, charged four suspects recently arrested in Lower Johnsonville, Montserrado with illegally possessing election materials.
OP-ED: Tackling Voters’ Hesitation in the Voter Registration Process
There has been a plethora of challenges and constraints for the National Elections Commission since the start of the current voter registration exercise, such as inadequate resources, unqualified VR staff, insufficient awareness, VR equipment failure, lack of security personnel at some VR centers and other problems.
Over 40,000 Ballot Papers Arrived for Lofa By-Election
The National Elections Commission has disclosed the arrival of more than 40,000 ballots in the country for the February 28 by-election in Lofa to replace the deceased Rep. Eugene Fallah Kparkar.
Police Arrest Two in Bong for Multiple Registration and Forgery
Police in Bong have arrested, charged and sent to court, two persons in connection with multiple registration and forgery during the ongoing voter registration process.
Several Aliens Denied Voter Registration
Reports reaching The Bush Chicken from Voinjama, Lofa say eighty aliens have been denied access to the ongoing voter registration for not meeting the National Elections Commission’s eligibility criteria.
At Kendeja Voter Registration Center, NEC Staff Issue Incomplete Voter’s Card
Amid complaints of incompetence, the National Elections Commission staff assigned to Kendeja High School and Rehab Center no. 30307 have issued a voter’s card without a name on it.
Kokorya: NEC May Extend Voter Registration Amid Challenges
In the wake of numerous reports of voter registration challenges throughout Liberia, Jerome G. Kokorya, chairman of National Elections Commission, says the commission may extend the registration deadline beyond March 7.
Internal Affairs Minister Calls on Citizens to Register to Vote
Internal Affairs Minister Henrique F. Tokpa is calling on all Liberians 18 and over to turn out and register during the voter registration exercise for October’s elections.