The Institute for Research and Democratic Development has released its Legislative Report Card for 2016, once again grading Nimba Senator Prince Yormie Johnson poorly.
Rep. Sam Kogar’s Resignation from Prince Johnson’s MDR to Be ‘Rejected’
The secretary-general of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction has indicated that the letter of resignation submitted to the party’s office by one of its founding members, Rep. Samuel Kogar of Nimba’ fifth district, will be rejected.
Prince Johnson Indicates Support for Boakai
Prince Y. Johnson, standard bearer of the Movement for Democracy and Reconciliation, says he prefers a coalition with Unity Party’s Joseph N. Boakai over Benoni Urey of the All Liberian Party.
As Debate Intensifies on Congo-Native Politics, Document Links Brumskine to Anti-Native Statement
Ahead of political campaigning next month for the October elections, a resurgence of the Congo-native divide is taking a major stage as a trending issue in the elections.
New Nimba Superintendent to Hold County Council Sitting Soon
Dorr Cooper, the newly confirmed superintendent of Nimba, has promised to hold a County Council Sitting soon.
Brumskine and Karnwea Join Forces to Pursue Leadership of Liberia
Charles W. Brumskine and Harrison Karnwea are set to take Liberty Party to the October elections following Brumskine’s declaration of Karnwea as his running mate in a formal ceremony held over the weekend in Saclepea.
Margibi Citizens Request Sen. Tornonlah to Accept Pay Cut Proposal
Citizens in Margibi are requesting Senator Jim Tornonlah to accept the proposal to cut down his salary and benefits.
Senators Johnson, Tornonlah and Others Reject Pay Cut as Measures against Declining Economy
Barely one week after a proposal calling for a reduction in the salaries and benefits of public officials was presented to the Liberian Senate, some senators have strongly rejected the proposal.