The National Elections Commission has announced Monday, July 29 as the new approved date for the joint senatorial and representative by-elections in Montserrado.
NEC Denies Illegally Issuing Voter Cards, Provides No Date For By-Elections
Amid reports of illegal issuance of voter cards ahead of the Montserrado’s senatorial and representative by-elections, the National Elections Commission has denied the allegations.
Senatorial Candidate Halts Campaign Rally amid Another Postponement of Montserrado’s By-Elections
The campaign team of senatorial candidate Abraham Darius Dillon last week halted a major campaign rally earlier planned to take place on Friday, July 5.
Gbarpolu Citizens Want a Change of Electoral Date and Reduction in the Tenure of Elected Officials
Concurring with their colleagues across the country, citizens in Gbarpolu have recommended a change in the current electoral date and a reduction in the tenures of elected public officials.
Grand Bassa Citizens Debate Proposed Changes to Elections Commission
“I don’t like the way the president can appoint elections commissioners in this country, because even me if I am a president and appointed you, you will cheat because I recommended you,†said Oretha Artis, a resident of Bokay Town in Granda Bassa’a first district. “If the president appoints you, he or she will have control over you.â€
Montserrado Voters Raise Issue About NEC’s Role in Adjudicating Electoral Complaints
Voters in Montserrado have raised issues with the National Elections Commission’s being legally authorized to resolve electoral disputes.
Lawmakers Begin Crafting Electoral Reform Bill
Lawmakers have begun working on crafting an electoral reform bill, beginning with a two-day legislative working session in Buchanan.
Gbarpolu Judge Wants Special Court to Hear Election Disputes
Ahead of the 2020 senatorial elections, the stipendiary magistrate of the Bopolu City Magisterial Court, Augustine Tokpa, has recommended the establishment of a special tribunal to try cases of elections disputes.