Liberia’s vice president and the standard bearer of the ruling Unity Party, Joseph N. Boakai, was on Saturday, July 8, endorsed by thousands of citizens of Nimba who supported his ambition to become the next president of Liberia.
Scenes from Ganta: Unity Party and All Liberian Party Compete
As the October 2017 general and presidential election draws nearer, Nimba, Liberia’s second most populous county, continues to receive attention from political parties seeking votes.
Vote-rich Nimba Serves as Fierce Battleground for Political Parties
Liberia’s second largest city was the center of politics this past weekend as Unity Party and the All Liberian Party competed for attention with opposing events.  Â
VP Boakai to Pay Four-Day Visit to Nimba
Vice President Joseph N. Boakai is expected to pay a four-day visit to Nimba on Tuesday, July 4.
NEC Frowns on Premature Campaigning
The National Elections Commission has warned four political parties for engaging in campaigning ahead of the period set aside for campaigning for the upcoming October 2017 general and presidential elections.
George Wuo Retreats from Political Race
The regional education officer for five counties in Liberia, George S. S. Wuo, has abandoned his race for representative of Nimba’s first electoral district, according to an official press statement issued by Emmanuel K. Saye, an official of the Friends of George S. S. Wuo political group.
Brumskine’s Education Policies Are Nothing New and Lack Key Details
Accepting Liberty Party’s nomination to contest this year’s presidential elections, Charles W. Brumskine made some pledges regarding education that appear quite laudable at first glance. However, further scrutiny reveals that Liberty Party’s education policies are nothing new.
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.