–Says Paul Osei-Kuffour The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) Ag. Network Coordinator, WADEMOS and Anglophone Coordinator Paul Osei-Kuffour say disinformation, hate speech, and misinformation are inimical to the conduct of a free and fair election. Speaking at a news conference on Monday, 4 September 2023 in Monrovia, Mr. Osei-Kuffour said it restricts the civic […]
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The Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Mr. Alexander Cummings on Tuesday, September 5, visited several market halls and places, in District # 2, Montserrado County, with marketers everywhere complaining about the harsh business environment and the urgent need for relief. Cummings’ nearly six-hour tour started from the Omega Market in Paynesville to […]
The Liberian Senate ended its special session on Tuesday, 5 September, as the body tabled the much anticipated revised public health law debate. There has been mounting pressure from religious and anti-abortion groups calling on the Senate to scrab the portion of the bill that legalizes abortion. Senate Pro-tempore Albert Chie told fellow Senators that […]
– as Amb. Boakai vows to abolish “brown envelope” Montserrado County Districts #9 and 10 overwhelmingly responded to opposition Unity Party’s Standard Bearer Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s ” Rescue” campaign Rally on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The “Rescue Rally” appears to have attracted thousands of supporters of the former ruling UP, sympathizers and well-wishers. The […]
Liberia’s Supreme Court ordered the National Elections Commission (NEC) to implement its 31 August 2023 ruling which blocks Dr. Thomas Nimene Tweh’s representative bid in Montserrado Electoral District #11. Tweh who is also known as Original Country Man, has been challenged by rivals over his residency and citizenship. The findings which determined the ruling of […]
Liberia’s Presidential Candidate, Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, promises here to source US$150 million for Jackson Fiah Doe Referral Hospital in Tappita, Nimba County and the John F. Kennedy Hospital in his first 90 days in office, if elected President. Speaking in a news conference at his residence in Paynesville outside Monrovia over the weekend, Dr. […]
–As she takes door to door campaigning Ms. Charlyne Taylor, the youngest daughter of jailed former Liberian President Charles Ghankay Taylor, has launched a door-to-door political campaign to represent Montserrado County Electoral District #5 in the Legislature. She is also on a mission which seeks to support her father Mr. Taylor’s legacy. But the question […]
Liberia Restoration Party (LRP) Presidential Candidate, Rev. Allen Brown, says the LRP has a mandate to restore Liberia to God. Speaking in a youth awareness program at his campaign headquarters in 6th Street, Sinkor, Rev. Brown underscores that the greatest resource of Liberia is her people, not the minerals, noting that there where everybody misses […]
-Dr. Whapoe warns Liberian electorate Presidential Candidate Dr. Jeremiah Z. Whapoe, is warning Liberians not to vote for cosmetics development, adding it is the cause of Liberia’s long-standing economic, agriculture and poverty challenges. Speaking to citizens in Harrisburg, Montserrado County, District One on Sunday, September 3, he urged Liberian electorate to instead, elect what he […]
-As where abouts of Indian donated buses raises eyebrows The National Transit Authority (NTA) is under a Senate probe for US$2.1m approved in the 2022 National Budget for the entity, and for the whereabouts of 45 buses donated by India, among others. The Senate Standing Committee on Transport has mandated NTA Managing Director Herbie Tekonblah […]
An estimated 10,000 citizens, predominantly women in Soul Clinic F-Sham community, Electoral District #4, Montserrado County, have endorsed the Presidential bid of Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP). The endorsement ceremony, organized by a group of women, under the banner W-Force Women for Cummings, attracted hundreds of women, girls, […]
Monrovia — Amid the recent challenge faced by the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) in distributing electricity tokens to customers due to a cyberattack on its token distribution vendor, LIBANGO, the Corporation says it has henceforth decided to establish alternative vending options, including direct token sales at its customer service centers. This decision, according to the […]
Liberia — As Liberia prepares for its upcoming October elections, alarming reports have surfaced regarding the involvement of the Russian government in financially backing the Unity Party’s campaign. Atty. Samora P. Z. Wolokolie has raised serious concerns about the potential consequences of Russia’s covert intervention in Liberian politics in an op-ed article titled “Russia’s Covert […]
Monrovia — In April this year, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) that sought to invalidate the ongoing voter registration process at the time, citing the failure of the National Elections Commission (NEC) to demarcate electoral districts that align with the latest population census. Their petition was, however, […]
Monrovia — Ambassador Stephene Audrey Kpoto has been appointed as a prominent partner of the Globally Acclaimed Women’s Situation Room for Peaceful Elections, an initiative led by the Angie Brooks International Center for Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace, and Security. The group is generously funded by the European Union, UNDP, ECOWAS, RISE, and other […]
Paynesville — In a display of unity and support, thousands of Montserrado County District #4 residents gathered at a lively open field in the Soul Clinic Community to endorse the Collaborating Political Parties’ standard bearer, Alexander Cummings. The endorsement event also saw the backing of Montserrado County Senatorial candidate Victoria Torlo Koiquah and Lyee Bility, […]
Lofa County — Prominent citizens of Lofa County, including elders, chiefs, zoes, and youth, say they have been left in shock and dismay following the leaking of a damaging audio recording that suggests what they consider “a sinister plot by Nimba County Senator Prince Johnson to eliminate Unity Party Standard Bearer Joseph Nyumah Boakai if […]
Monrovia — Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji says he feels excited that specialized coaching courses are being done under his administration. Raji said he will continue to raise the bar for those who support him, criticize him or are sitting on the fence as he continues his drive for football development. He was […]