Liberia: Failed Campaign Promises Haunt Rep. Marvin Cole in Bong County
Wainsue, Bong County – It’s been six years since Marvin Cole made a string of promises during his long 2017 campaign to be the next lawmaker of Bong’s District Three. The Modernization Of Gboveh AuditoriumBefore becoming a lawmaker, Cole said the auditorium at the biggest government-run institution of learning would be fully equipped with air-condition in the first three years of his six-year tenure. All I want is for students of this institution to elect me as your next lawmaker,” Cole told the cheering students during the campaign. Cole’s behavior in recent years in the county of being “the only CDC lawmaker in the county” seems to be hurting the image of the party in the county. In Sayblee Weyea, the CDC Bong County chairman, Morlu appears to have found an aspirant capable of defeating Cole.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2023 13:28 UTC
Liberia: University Lecturers Pledge Support For Boakai Election
MONROVIA – A group of professionals, under the banner “University Lecturers for Boakai Elections (ULBE),” have pledged their support for the Unity Party standard-bearer, Joseph Nyumah-Boakai, in the 2023 Presidential elections. Recently, the group was involved in voluntary civic voter education by creating awareness of the importance for citizens to participate in the ongoing voter registration process to enable them to vote. He thanked ULBE leadership and all those supporting the movement. For his part, ULBE President, Dr. Isaac P. Podah, showed gratitude to the participants for joining the movement and encouraged them to be vigilant in the implementation of ULBE’s activities. While in Bong County, ULBE also met with key stakeholders, prominent citizens, alongside the Unity Party Bong County leadership in Gbarnga City.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 04, 2023 12:58 UTC
Liberia: ‘Liberia Needs a Visionary, Not a Bunch of Pretenders’
— MPC political leader says opposition collaboration can’t solve the country’s problemsThe political leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has said that the solutions to Liberia’s numerous problems cannot be found in the amalgamation of forces within the opposition. According to Simeon Freeman, the country is in need of a visionary leader who has the capacity and capability to take the Liberia to the next level, which is difficult to achieve through political collaboration. Freeman noted that political collaboration has no history of solving Liberia’s problems -- citing the “dismal performance” of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change, which comprised three political parties. Political leaders, who are bent on forming collaborations, are a bunch of pretenders who want to take advantage of the Liberian people,” Freeman said. If we don’t look in that direction, we will make the terrible mistake of replacing a terrible leader with another terrible leader,” Freeman added.
Source:Daily Observer
May 04, 2023 07:29 UTC
Liberia: Presidential Aspirant Franklin Siakor Accuses NEC of Unilaterally Changing Elections Guidelines
MONROVIA – Independent Presidential aspirant Franklin Obed Siakor has accused the National Elections Commission (NEC) of refusing to accept his letter of intent and notarized petition lists as part of requirements outlined by the NEC in its election’s regulations and guidelines relating to political parties and independent candidates. But to his surprise, Mr. Siakor said the NEC refused to accept his letter of intent and the accompanying document. NEC has no right to change the rules and to apply the rules selectively,” Siakor said in a statement issued recently. At the NEC headquarters, Siakor said the political officer provided clarifications that helped them in the process until the very end. But other independent candidates and political parties have used the same voter cards we used to get certificate from NEC,” he added.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 03, 2023 13:40 UTC
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Labels U.S. Ambassador as “Opposition Supporter”; Says He’s Working to the Advantage of the Opposition ahead of the Elections
Ambassador as “Opposition Supporter”; Says He’s Working to the Advantage of the Opposition ahead of the ElectionsMONROVIA – The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Senator Albert T. Chie, has accused the United States Ambassador to Liberia, Michael McCarthy, of being supportive of the opposition bloc by creating an unleveled field to the advantage ahead of the October elections. By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]Sen. Chie lambasted the Ambassador during his recent visit to Grand Kru County. The Grand Kru Senator also argued that the Ambassador’s recent statement is a strategy employed by him to strengthen the opposition in this election year. That Ambassador, it has been alleged that he’s an opposition supporter. As a result, the United States feels a special responsibility towards Liberia, leading it to become the largest donor country to Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 03, 2023 13:32 UTC
Liberia: LEC Announces Massive Power Cuts
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has announced a series of planned power cuts as it is unable to meet domestic peak demand. The situation, according to the state power company, was to institute load-shedding (power cut) operations to reduce available electricity imports. “CI Energies, the electricity supplier through the Transco-CLSG transmission lines, can no longer supply Liberia with electricity beyond contracted capacity,” the statement added. But a year later, after the switching on of the Transco and the signing of the power supply agreement with CI Energies and Ivory Coast, the issue of regular power supply still remains a problem, with unannounced power cuts becoming more frequent. However, no customer will be affected for more than eighteen continuous hours,” LEC says.
Source:Daily Observer
May 03, 2023 09:30 UTC
Liberia: “Biometric Voter Registration Process Not Genuine”
The prevailing biometric registration process is not genuine but pseudo because the current voter registration process is in reality an OMR registration in disguise. The only difference between the current purported biometric registration and the former OMR registration is the quality of the voter card. In challenging environments such as Liberia, a genuine biometric voter registration process would entail the collection of data accompanied by the provision of voter registration cards at most after seven (7) days. The actions include:LAXTON, the Vendor selected by the National Elections Commission (NEC) to implement the Biometric Voter Registration Project has very limited experience with the conduct of biometric voter registration in a challenging environment like Liberia. This decision has the potential to disenfranchise many Liberians in the face of the limited awareness that attended the prelude to the so-called biometric voter registration process.
Source:Daily Observer
May 03, 2023 09:30 UTC
Liberia: ‘Don’t Ask If Cummings Can Win, Ask If You’re Ready for Real Change’ – Alexander Cummings
We who want to move our country forward and not backward must work together for the change our country so desperately needs. – Alexander B. Cummings –He continued: “Today, as always, I open my arms and the CPP to everyone looking to work for real change in our country. And so, my people, don’t ask if Cummings can win. Because if you are ready to change Liberia as I am ready to do, I promise you that together, we will win. “My experience is in fixing systems so things work better for all to enjoy.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2023 20:55 UTC
Clarence Moniba – An Activist and Philanthropist with a Vision for a Better Liberia
Fighting Against CorruptionOne of Moniba’s strongest beliefs is that corruption is an obstacle to progress and development in Liberia. Support from the Liberian CommunityClarence Moniba receives support from the Liberian community, including other leaders, organizations, and individuals who share his vision for a better Liberia. Moniba’s Vision for Economic DevelopmentMoniba believes economic development is critical to achieving his vision for a better Liberia. In summary, Clarence Moniba’s dedication to creating a better Liberia, his commitment to economic development, and his strong stance against corruption make him an important figure in Liberian society. His efforts are supported by the community and he remains determined to achieve his vision for a brighter future for Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
May 02, 2023 19:21 UTC
Liberia: ALCOD Wants Electronic Voting at Embassies and Missions Abroad
Electronic meansALCOD wants electronic voting. This type of electronic voting is most often referred to as remote electronic voting or e-voting and may become more common in the future. “However, external voting operations are complex and pose considerable challenges. Fourteen countries allow external voting for presidential elections only. There are no known cases of external voting being allowed for referendums only.
Source:Daily Observer
May 02, 2023 17:07 UTC
Liberia: Two Leading CDC Representative Aspirants In Grand Gedeh District #2 Join Ranks
Jallayu, a founding member of Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) and a well-established businessman was widely considered as one of the leading aspirants for the representative seat of Konobo District, Electoral District 2, Grand Gedeh County. At the well-attended event, Jallayu asked his supporters to massively vote for Mr. Dweh as representative and President George M. Weah. Through a process initiated by the elders of the District, Mr. Dweh was unanimously voted as the consensus candidate for the representative seat of the District. The elders then asked all aspirants from the Konobo region of the District to support Hon. Even though the Konobo region of the Konobo Electoral District has the largest population, compared to other regions in the District, the Konobo region has failed to produce a representative for the district for more than 35 years.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 02, 2023 16:56 UTC
Liberia: Weah an ‘Irresponsible Leader’, Boakai a ‘Grandfather,’ Cumming Says
President George Weah is an "irresponsible leader" while Joseph Boakai, his main challenger for the presidency, is a grandfather who is not capable of running the country, says Alexander Cummings of the opposition Collaborating Political Parties. For things to really change in our country, we must not just change ruling parties, we must change ruling principles. The pair's relationship has been muddy since failing to unite in a coalition of four opposition political parties to defeat President George Weah. This is why a wasteful and irresponsible leader cannot be expected to run a responsible government,” says Cummings. We all know by now, that President Weah will do nothing about what the American Ambassador has said and reported from what he saw.
Source:Daily Observer
May 02, 2023 14:27 UTC
Boakai’s VP Pick: Majority Say Ticket Might Be Winnable, But Good Governance Not Assured
The U.S. government accuses Senator Johnson of being involved in pay-for-play funding scheme with government ministries and agencies for personal enrichment. The Unity Party, Liberty Party and the All Liberian Party (ALP) all kept some close links and collaborated on a number of political activities. So, there will not be a good governance system when the Unity Party wins the October 2023 Presidential Election. “I heartily congratulate Senator Koung on his nomination as the running mate to Mr. Boakai for the 2023 general elections. “The selection of Senator Koung Unity Party standard bearer, clearly demonstrates, once again, Joseph Boakai’s strength in selecting competent people.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2023 22:03 UTC
Mary’s Meal Liberia Promises to Continue Supporting School Feeding Program
TUBMANBURG, Bomi County – The head of Programmes of Mary’s Meals Liberia, Lusungu Ngulube, has pledged the institution’s commitment to continue supporting the school feeding program in the country. Ngulube made the statement at the commemoration of the eighth Africa Day of School Feeding (ADSF). The initiative will support Liberia in developing its agriculture sector and breaking the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger. This will also propel home-grown school feeding. She said, “In recognizing the particular value of the Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF), the Heads of State called for a general study on the relevance and impact of school feeding in Member States; urged the establishment of a multi-disciplinary technical committee for school feeding; and established the 1st of March as the African Day of School Feeding (ADSF).”
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2023 21:09 UTC
Liberia: Lower Nimba Citizens Raise Concern over Late BVR Phase-II Awareness
The citizens of the Lower Nimba County, especially in the Yarwin Mehnsonnoh and Tappita Districts, are concerned over the delay in the awareness of the newly introduced biometric voter registration process, which kicked off on April 21, 2023. Some of the citizens, many of whom are first time voters and the elderly, said with about a week into the BVR Phase-II in Nimba, there is still not enough awareness about the BVR process. “There is no BVR awareness yet in our district,” Mr. David Jacobs, a Statutory Superintendent of Yarwin Messonnoh stated on April 11, 2023 in Zekepa, via mobile phone. He said four CBOs were hired to carry on BVR awareness across the lower part of Nimba, beginning from Saclepea, Yarwin Mehnsonnoh and to Gbi-Dorlu, respectively. However, in Upper Nimba all were set for the launch of the BVR Awareness across in the six electoral districts under its supervision, said NEC Upper Nimba Magistrate Milton Paye.
Source:Daily Observer
May 01, 2023 20:46 UTC