Author: Henry Karmo

MONROVIA – Joseph Boakai, the standard bearer of the Unity Party, has declared that the party will not tolerate intimidation or fear tactics from the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) during the election period. Boakai emphasized that the Unity Party, known for its commitment to peace, will not allow the CDC thugs to undermine their campaign. He asserted that no individual possesses a monopoly over violence.

MONROVIA – With the commencement of campaign and political activities leading up to the October 10, 2023 elections and beyond, journalists and media institutions have been urged to remember other sectors of the country that equally require media attention, just as politicians do.

Senator Daniel Flomo Naatehn of Gbarpolu County has died. Reports indicate that he breathed his last in India while undergoing medical treatment.

MONROVIA – After facing public criticism for alleged partisanship, the head Imam of the Benson Street Mosque in Monrovia, one of the largest and most popular mosques, Mohammed Sheriff, has issued a disclaimer, denying any knowledge of the events that unfolded on Friday when President Weah attended prayers there.

Monrovia – Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), revealed that despite the implementation of Biometric Voter Registration, voters will still be allowed to cast manual ballots as done in the past.

MONROVIA – The standard bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties and his vice standard bearer were noticeable absentees from Wednesday’s forum called by the National Elections Commission (NEC) in collaboration with the United Nations and ECOWAS.

MONROVIA – Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) has disclosed that despite the conduct of Biometric Voter Registration process, voters will be allowed to cast manual ballots as it was done in the past.

MONROVIA – Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba County, and political leader of the opposition MDR Political party, has confirmed his voice being on an audio that has gone viral on social media. However, he asserts that the audio has been doctored, and the intention behind its circulation is merely propaganda aimed at causing confusion within the unified opposition collaboration.

MONROVIA – Nominees appointed to positions at the Liberian Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) will have to wait for the return of the Senate next year to determine whether they will secure their positions. The confirmation of these nominees is intertwined with the outcome of the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October 10, 2023.

MONROVIA – The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled in the case of Ganta Support Group and Another versus the Republic of Liberia, ordering the respondent (The Republic of Liberia) to take all necessary steps to restore the applicants’ rights to their ancestral land and ensure that a similar occurrence is avoided in the future.