Liberia: Analysis of the results of the special senatorial election and referendum Listen to article
The Liberian National Elections Commission recently completed the results of the special senatorial election and referendum. According to the results, the Liberian people voted massively against the ruling party and rejected the referendum. The election was held on December 8, 2020.
The National Elections Commission (NEC), after much litigation, gave the majority of the results of the election. The results show that 10 candidates of the ruling party, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) lost, and 6 candidates of the Collaborative Political Parties (CPP) won. CPP is a coalition of 4 opposition parties: the Unity Party, the Liberty Party, the Alternative National Congress, and the All Liberian Party. 3 independent candidates won their respective elections.
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
Liberian Senate Split over Having Sen. Sherman Removed from Judiciary Committee Following U.S. Economic Sanction
Liberian Senate Split over Having Sen. Sherman Removed from Judiciary Committee Following U.S. Economic Sanction
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MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate is carefully handling matters relating to economic sanction placed on one of their colleagues, Senator Varney Sherman of Grand Cape Mount County by the United States Department of Treasury on allegations of corruption and bribery.
Cllr. Sherman stands accused by the Treasury Department of facilitating bribery within the Judiciary for judges to grant ruling in his clients’ favor and in some instance paid bribe to facilitate the removal of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court – Justice Kabineh Ja’neh – who had ruled against him.
Liberia: House of Representatives Workers Besiege Speaker’s Vehicle in Demand for 17 Months’ Arrears
Liberia: House of Representatives Workers Besiege Speaker’s Vehicle in Demand for 17 Months’ Arrears
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MONROVIA – Several workers of the House of Representatives on Thursday besieged the vehicle of Speaker Bhofal Chambers in demand for their 17 months’ salary arrears.
Thursday’s protest is just the latest of several other protect staged by these workers at the Capitol Building in demand for their money.
They have been demanding the House of Representative remit the Liberian dollar component of their salary which was taken away by the Ministry of Finance through the government’s salary harmonization scheme.
Senator Nuquay Breaks Ground For The Construction Of Two Landmark Projects Worth $54K Senator Nuquay Breaks Ground For The Construction Of Two Landmark Projects Worth $54K
Senator Nuquay breaking ground as many of his legislative colleagues watched
The newly elected senator of Margibi Atty. James Emmanuel Nuquay along with others colleagues of the national legislature on last Saturday January 30, 2021 broke ground for the construction of two landmark projects in Garmaymu and Dorma towns along the RIA highway, District one, Margibi county.
The landmarks projects include a USD 24,000 bridge and a USD 30, 000 modern youth center.
Others lawmakers that grace the occasion were Sen. Saah Joseph of Montserrado, Deputy Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, Rep. Edward Kafia of Bong County, Margibi County District #5 Representation, Clarence Garh, Rep. Ellen Attoh-Wreh (Dist. 3, Margibi) Rep. Ben A. Fofana (Dist. 4, Margibi) and Rep. Tibelrosa Tarpoweh (Dist. 1, Margibi Co.)