Author: Editorial Board

IN THE WORLD OF POLITICS, there are few things as fundamental as respecting the will of the people. In a democracy, the ballot box is the ultimate arbiter, and the voice of the people should be held in the highest regard. In Plebo Sodeken District, the people have spoken loudly and clearly, and it is time for Speaker Bhofal Chambers to heed their message.

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THE CHIEF OF STAFF of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Major General Prince C. Johnson III, has crossed a critical line by involving the military in civil matters. The recent arrest of Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), Sam Siryon, is an alarming demonstration of the military’s overreach into civilian issues, raising questions about the boundaries that must be maintained in a democratic society. SAM SIRYON’S arrest came on the heels of a controversial broadcast on his radio station, Freedom FM, in which it was insinuated that Major General Prince C. Johnson III was collaborating with the opposition…

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THE RECENT NOT GUILTY verdict in the high-profile $100 million drug bust trial has sent shockwaves through Liberia’s justice system, leaving the Ministry of Justice appalled and concerned. This verdict not only undermines Liberia’s collective efforts to combat drug trafficking but also exposes potential flaws in the country’s judicial processes. The need for urgent reforms to the jury trial system and increased funding for prosecutors has become glaringly apparent. It is crucial for all branches of the government to shoulder the responsibility and take immediate action to address these challenges.

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AS LIBERIA PREPARES for the upcoming October 10th elections, it is crucial to focus on the importance of providing basic civic education to first-time voters. The youth in Liberia make up a significant portion of the population, and it is essential to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the democratic process.

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AT THE MOMENT, political parties and legislative aspirants are busy putting in place strategies to win the forthcoming polls. In less than six months, Liberians of voting age will go to the polls to elect a new president, 73 new members of the House of Representatives, and 15 new senators. ALTHOUGH THE Liberian electorate should have reached a level of sophistication where we can say that Liberia has reached nirvana as regards electoral protocols and culture, the truth is, Liberia is yet to get there. This means the entire electoral processes put in place to assess different political parties and…

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SINCE THE RULING Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) took state power following the 2017 general and presidential elections, there is no official of the CDC that has come under criticism than the Mayor of the City of Monrovia, Jefferson T. Koijee.

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DRUG ABUSE among young people in Liberia’s 15 counties is sadly becoming an all-too-common problem. In Bong County, central Liberia, young people, including girls, are prime victims of drug abuse. Some addicts say they are determined to eventually get clean. But with substance abuse on the rise, that’s far easier said than done.

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