“I don’t like the way the president can appoint elections commissioners in this country, because even me if I am a president and appointed you, you will cheat because I recommended you,†said Oretha Artis, a resident of Bokay Town in Granda Bassa’a first district. “If the president appoints you, he or she will have control over you.â€
NEC Releases Provisional Listings of Candidates for Montserrado’s By-Elections
The National Elections Commission has released the provisional listing of candidates contesting in the Montserrado representative and senatorial by-elections.
Margibi Citizens Debate Voter Eligibility Age
As the discussion heats up around amendments to electoral laws, a cross-section of Margibi citizens say they want the minimum age requirement for voting in national elections to be changed, with many older voters calling for an increase in the age.
NEC Misses Deadline to Publish Provisional List of Candidates in Montserrado’s By-Elections
The National Elections Commission has failed to provide the provisional listing of candidates contesting in the Montserrado representative and senatorial by-elections by the deadline it set.
NEC Releases Key Dates for Montserrado’s Senatorial and Representative By-Elections
The National Elections Commission has released its calendar of key activities for the Montserrado senatorial by-election. The dates will also possibly affect the by-election for Montserrado’s thirteenth district.
Lawmakers Begin Crafting Electoral Reform Bill
Lawmakers have begun working on crafting an electoral reform bill, beginning with a two-day legislative working session in Buchanan.
Lawmakers to Summon Elections Commission After No-Show at Electoral Reform Meeting
After failing to appear at a legislative working session on electoral reform held in Buchanan, lawmakers want representatives of the National Elections Commission to appear before the House of Representatives.
Two Former Bomi Officials Want Code of Conduct Amended Before Future Elections
Amid ongoing dialogue on reforms in Liberia’s electoral system, two former officials in Bomi are calling for an amendment in the National Code of Conduct to include other officials in the legislature and judiciary.