NEC headquarters in Monrovia
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has submitted a budget of US$455,892.12 to the House of Representatives for approval to conduct a by-election in Electorial District #2, Bong County.
In a communication to House Speaker Bhofal Chambers, Cllr. Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, Chairperson of NEC’s Board of Commissioners, said the budget submission follows a communication received from the House of Representatives, dated February 4, 2021, as an official notification of a vacancy created by the election of Rep. Prince K. Moye of District #2, Bong County in compliance with Article 37 of the Constitution.
Article 37 states: “In the event of a vacancy in the Legislature caused by death, resignation, expulsion or otherwise, the presiding officer shall within 30 days notify the Elections Commission thereof. The Elections Commission shall not later than 90 days thereafter cause a by-election to be held; provided that where such vacancy occurs within 90