Liberians Express Mixed Reactions to President Weah’s Latest Single, Some Call for His Resignation to Pursue Musical Career
Monrovia – The release of President George Weah’s latest song has sparked mixed reaction from the public, with some calling on him to resign and pursue his musical career instead. FrontPage Africa went out to talk to some Liberians and this was what they had to say:Eric Myers- Resident of Monrovia“For me, I am very disappointed in President Weah. If our President wants to do music, I think it will be better that he resign from the Presidency and pursue his musical career. The masses have hope in President Weah. I think President Weah needs to decide whether he wants to be a musician or a President.
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December 16, 2020 07:07 UTC
Liberia: Defeated Ruling Party Candidates Dissatisfied over Results Released By The National Elections Commission; Complain to Magistrates in Their Respective Counties
Anyone who has followed Grand Cape Mount County election will know that it was the most competitive for the 2020 senatorial election. But the Constitution and the electoral laws are clear on votes irregularities. In Rivercess County, former Superintendent Wellington Geevon Smith was declared the winner of the senatorial election over his closest rival, Steve Tequah. The complaintOn December 11, Tequah filed a complaint against the conduct of the senatorial election in Rivercess. Days after the conduct of the senatorial election, the Liberian Chief Executive called on everyone to accept the outcome of the elections.
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December 16, 2020 07:07 UTC
Police Confirms Arrest of 30 Sierra Leoneans with Liberian Voter ID Card in Gbarpolu
MONROVIA – Police Spokesperson Moses Carter has confirmed that the police have arrested 30 Sierra Leoneans with Liberian voter registration cards in the troubled town of Nomodatahum Town, Gbarpolu County. Prior to Carter’s confirmation, it was alleged that the Sierra Leoneans were behind the arm bush and seizure of the ballot boxes on Sunday. Voting in the town, located in District #3, Gbarpolu County, was suspended on Election Day and rescheduled for December 15, 2020. Some of Madam Kanneh supporters including her relatives were allegedly beaten by members of the traditional society, with their whereabouts unknown. Also, the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC), in a statement issued in Monrovia strongly condemned the wave of electoral violence that is escalating in Gbarpolu County.
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December 16, 2020 06:50 UTC
Liberia: Provisional Referendum Results Put ‘YES’ votes in the Lead
MONROVIA – Provisional results from five counties announced by the National Elections Commission (NEC) on the referendum has placed the ‘YES’ votes for the eight prepositions ahead of the ‘NO’ votes. However, the invalid votes accounts for huge percentage of votes counted so far. According to the NEC, the ‘YES’ votes dominate in counties like Bong, Grand Cape Mount, Maryland, Rivergee and Rivercess. “The NEC declares Sampson Weah of CDC winner of the Sinoe District #2 Sinoe County winner,” the Chairperson stated. Also in Sinoe County, incumbent Senator Augustine Chea of the CDC was announced winner.
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December 16, 2020 06:45 UTC
Liberia: Fraud Examiners Begin Three-Day Anti-Fraud Conference
Monrovia – A three Day Anti-fraud Conference opens in Monrovia Wednesday with more than 100 fraud professionals, investigators, internal and external auditors, compliance officers, security, bankers and other professionals from different backgrounds are expected to attend. The training conference is being organized under the auspices of the Liberia Chapter- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. According to a release from the Association, the Conference will allow participants to deal with issues of ethical transgression for Professionals, Data analytics and general fraud prevention techniques. The Liberia Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Chapter 198) is a member of an international body the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) with global headquarters in Austin, Texas, USA. Fraud is one of the contributing factors to the collapse of flourishing institutions and nations.
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December 16, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: LEON Condemns Electoral Violence in Gbarpolu
MONROVIA – The Liberia Elections Observation Network strongly condemns the electoral violence in Gbarpulo, which again has prevented elections from taking place in Nomodatanau, Kongba district. Security forces have surrounded the town and LEON observers were not allowed to enter to observe last night. Voting got underway this morning in 3 polling places in Nimba and in Grand Gedeh, under the watchful eyes of LEON observers and party agents. LEON observers have reported that all four polling places opened on time today and that everything is proceeding correctly. LEON observers rated the process as very good or good in all tally centers, often commended the magistrates for the transparency of the process.
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December 16, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Rallies Support For Struggling Teachers
In the wake of these challenges facing the teaching profession in the country, the president of the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe is calling on the government for support that could dignify the teaching profession in the country. LNBA President made the clarion call when he served as guest speaker at the induction ceremony of officers of the Monrovia Consolidated School System Teachers Association (MCSSTA) over the weekend at the G.W. “Pay teachers well so that the children of Liberia can get better education,” he emphasized. The inducted officials of MCSSTA were: Augustine Nyormui President, John Argbsson Vice President, Rufus Bryant, Vice President for Operations, Emmanuel Dickson Secretary.
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December 16, 2020 06:22 UTC
Liberia: Can Goldstar Air Revive Lone Star Air, or Redeem Itself?
If not, then, all state-controlled ventures and entities (including Lone Star Air) should be allowed to form their own independent boards of directors, unappointed by the presidency. Henceforth, selecting which aviation partner should manage Lone Star Air should not be the business of the president, Liberia’s politically motivated legislators. How to Successfully Launch Lone Star AirYou cannot hire a losing coach to win a competitive tournament or an inadequate CEO to run a competitive company. Today, they are the sole beneficiaries of Lone Star Cell MTN enterprise that have made themselves fabulously rich at the expense of the Liberian public. After some research, it was cleared that Mr. Eric Bannerman and Goldstar Air should not have been selected by President Weah as Lone Star Air’s strategic partner (effectively manager and co-owner of Lone Star Air).
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December 16, 2020 06:21 UTC
Liberia: Deputy Defense Minister for Operations Inspects Military Facilities Nationwide
MONROVIA – The Deputy Minister of National Defense for Operations, Prince Vincent, has begun a nationwide tour in order to acquaint himself and assess the conditions of military facilities around the country. As part of his tour, the Minister, over the weekend, paid a working visit to the Edward Beyan Kesselly Barracks, located along the Roberts International Airport Highway. During the visit, Deputy Minister Vicent informed the Commander of the 23rd Infantry Brigade of Armed Forces of Liberia, Lt/Col.Theophilus Dana, that his visit to the barracks was intended to update the Operational Department of the Ministry of National Defense on the conditions of the barracks. Dana, in a brief chat with Deputy Minister Vincent before the guided tour, expressed delight in having the Deputy Defense Minister visiting the military facilities, stressing that the visit will enable the Deputy Minister to have an appreciable understanding of the current condition of the barracks. The Deputy Minister was accompanied by the Assistant Minister of National Defense for Civil Works, Anthony Jelly, Assistant Minister for Public Affairs, Sam Collins, and the United States Defense Advisor to the Ministry of National Defense and the Armed Forces of Liberia, Thomas G. Wilson amongst others.
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December 16, 2020 06:11 UTC
FAO Gives Over US$100K to Community Group to Reduce Logging
Madam Mariatou Njie, wearing a mask, speaks at the signing ceremony on Monday at the UN headquarters in Sinkor. FrontPage AfricaMONROVIA – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has provided US$101,645 to the Benefit Sharing Trust Board of Liberia to help reduce logging in communities across Liberia. Under the National Forestry Reform Law of 2006, logging companies must pay 30 percent of land rental fees to communities. But it has not received any payment from logging concessionaires since 2018, preventing it from carrying out its functions. Communities in September petitioned the National Legislature over the delayed payment, which has yet to be paid.
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December 15, 2020 15:11 UTC
Liberia: ECC Strongly Condemns the Wave of Electoral Violence, Harassment and Intimidation in Gbarpolu County
MONROVIA – The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) strongly condemns the wave of electoral violence that is escalating in Electoral District 3, Gbarpolu County linked to the conduct of the Special Senatorial Election (SSE). Boakai Kanneh was allegedly ordered beaten by the traditional group in Norman, Gbarpolu electoral district 3 where the election was expected to take place on today, Tuesday December 15, 2020. The ECC also wishes to implore all state securities to demonstrate neutrality and professionalism in dealing with all electoral stakeholders and implore measures to prevent any further election related violence. About the ECC and Observation of the 2020 Senatorial Elections and ReferendumThe Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) is a civil society platform, comprising six (6) organizations that observe elections in Liberia. The ECC works in partnership with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) with funding from USAID.
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December 15, 2020 13:52 UTC
Liberia: CDC-led Government Recognizes the Need to Do Better; Sends Concession Message to Opponents
The truth is that mid-term elections the world over are tough on ruling parties and here in Liberia the electoral history confirms that. The Unity Party, for example, did not win Montserrado County though-out its tenure but went to win a two-term presidency. “This is a great combination for all to work for Liberia in the years ahead. “Our desire for a Peaceful, United, Reconciled and Prosperous Bassa is unshakened while we remain engaged with our people going forward. “As President of Liberia,” the Pres.
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December 15, 2020 00:55 UTC
Traditional ‘Devil’ Allegedly Attacks Leading Senatorial Candidate, Supporters on Eve of Extended Election
Voting in the town, located in District #3, Gbarpolu County, was suspended on Election Day when the chief allegedly ordered a group of young people to seize the ballot boxes for unknown reasons. The Precinct Code is #45039 and comprises four polling places with 2,021 registered voters, according the National Elections Commission (NEC). According to the Daily Observer, one of the aggrieved supporters of Madam Kanneh named several persons from the Camp of Rep. Koiwood that were already in the town. At some point we heard that they had to take cover, and that some ballot boxes, again were under siege. On Sunday, she revealed that the NEC magistrate building in River Gee was barricaded with rival senatorial candidates’ supporters who, citing alleged voter fraud, threatened to set the building ablaze while the NEC staff were left stranded inside.
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December 15, 2020 00:45 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties’ Cummings, Urey In Rare Public Show of Unity
The most recent altercation between Urey and Cummings was during the primary for the selection of senatorial candidate in Nimba County. Mr. Urey has publicly declared that Mr. Cummings, in his own words, “was not fit to be President”, owing to his late arrival on the political landscape. Mr. Urey says he prefers former Vice President Joseph Boakai. Mr. Urey’s assertions, Mr. Cummings said last October, is a deviation from the objectives of the CPP. As chairman of the CPP, Cummings had said that he was going to work tirelessly with his colleagues in the CPP to ensure victory for all CPP candidates in the December 8 Special Senatorial Elections.
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December 15, 2020 00:40 UTC
Liberia: National Security Agency Commander in Grand Gedeh Arrested for Allegedly Killing Deputy Police Commissioner Alexander Saye
Suspect Sampson Pennue and his weapon used to allegedly kill Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alexander Say (Photos credit: Fitzgerald Garswa MorrisMONROVIA – Police in Grand Gedeh County have officially charged the Regional Commander of the National Security Agency (NSA) for Grand Gedeh County, Sampson Penue for allegedly killing the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alexander Saye. Prior to his demise, DCP Saye served as Company Commander of the Police Support Unit (PSU), Deputy Chief, Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Chief of Emergency Response Unit, Regional Commander, Montserrado Region (U-142), and lastly served as Regional Commander for Region Four (Grand Gedeh and Sinoe Counties). But according to Police Spokesman, Moses Carter NSA Regional Commander Pennue has been charged with the crime murder in connection with the death of the Deputy Commissioner of Police. Not accidentalCarter ruled out speculation that the alleged act was accidentally carried out by the NSA Commander for Grand Gedeh County. Sampson Pennue went home with his weapon to clear or change the magazine and came back later.
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December 15, 2020 00:11 UTC