National Elections Commission Chairman Jerome Korkoya has confirmed that the organization has launched an investigation into the Unity Party for constitutional violations. The infractions involve receiving political contributions from Sable Mining, as alleged in a Global Witness report.
Misplaced Priorities Reflected in Draft National Budget
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has prepared and submitted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 2016-2017. Understandably in anticipation of the 2017 elections, the National Elections Commission sees the greatest percentage increase in budget allocation.
EDITORIAL: Does Liberia Really Have Too Many Political Parties?
At least since the 2005 and 2011 elections, Liberian newspapers have been running editorials and op-eds claiming that we have way too many political parties.
Sen. Tornonlah’s Office Not Definite on Date for Constituency Report
Amid the release of IREDD’s 2015 legislative performance report which scored Margibi’s Senator Jim Tornonlah poorly in plenary participation, the senator’s office has declined to state a date when the senator will make a constituency report to citizens of the county.
Prince Yormie Johnson Announces a New Political Party
Senator Prince Yormie Johnson of Nimba County has disclosed information about the formation of a new political party. Speaking to a crew of journalist in Cocopa over the weekend, Senator Johnson said all is now set to finally register the party with the National Elections Commission.