Liberty Party has launched its campaign in Buchanan with several thousands of supporters in attendance over the weekend.
Brumskine’s Pledge to Reduce Salaries May Get Resistance From His Own Lawmakers
Liberty Party’s Charles Walker Brumskine has promised to cut government officials’ salaries, including that of legislators; however, he may face opposition from incoming lawmakers, including those members of his own party.
Sirleaf: “I Will Not Attend Unity Party Campaign Launchâ€
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the former standard-bearer of the governing Unity Party, says she will not be able to attend the party campaign launch slated for Saturday, September 16, due to other engagements.
CDC to Announce Elections Results Before NEC
The Coalition for Democratic Change has announced an unorthodox plan to conduct its own tallying and announcing of election results six hours after the close of polls, likely before the National Elections Commission.
In Nimba, Unity Party Concerned About Liberty Party’s Outreach Practices
Unity Party and Liberty Party are in a war of words in Nimba as the ruling party has accused Liberty Party ‘foot soldiers’ of intimidating voters by collecting voter registration numbers. Liberty Party contends that the practice is simply meant to track its door-to-door outreach campaign.
Fake Poll Makes Rounds on FrontPage and Social Media
With just a little over one month ahead of the October presidential and legislative elections, a seemingly fake poll has been circulating in the media, with FrontPage Africa and Facebook serving as the main channels through which it is spread.
Muslims Advised to Avoid Candidates Promoting Christian State
Ali Krayee, head of the National Imam Council of Liberia, has called on fellow Muslims to avoid voting for anyone in the October 10 general elections who advocated for making Liberia a Christian nation.
Women of Ganta Celebrate Flag Day
Prior to the civil war, schools were very much a part of the process due to an academic calendar that coincided with the holiday. However, as many schools are on their vacation break, students participate in the parades less frequently.