Monrovia – President George Weah has written members of the Legislature requesting them to pass a resolution that would set July 31, 2018, as the date for the holding of the senatorial by-elections in Bong and Montserrado Counties.
Report by Henry Karmo, [email protected]
In the communication sent to the legislature, President Weah informed members of both Houses that the National Elections Commission (NEC) has informed the Executive branch of government that it is prepared to hold the by-elections no later than July 31, 2018.
Consistent with the powers conferred on the Legislature by Article 34 (i) of the Constitution, and the fact that they (legislature) are the direct representative of the people, the President requested that a resolution signed by both Houses confirming the holding of the by-election at the end of July.
Plenary of both House submitted the communication to their respective committees on Elections and Inauguration and State Enterprises.
On Wednesday, May 23rd, the Chairman of NEC, Cllr. Jerome G. Korkoya announced that the Commission has received from the Government of Liberia additional US$1,009,938 as part of the funding for the hosting of by-elections.
“This brings the total amount provided by the Government of Liberia to US$1,509,938,” Cllr. Korkoya disclosed.