Liberia: Maryland Citizen Group Decries Dangerous Conspiracy
Scott's safetySome concerned citizens of Maryland County, under the banner, Maryland Justice Committee (MJC), have expressed fear for the safety of Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott, amid what they term as massive and well coordinated propaganda against the former Chief Justice. Since that incident, Cllr. The Maryland group also mentioned the reported injection of civil rights activist Vandalack Patricks with unknown substances in 2016 after he was arrested for leading a protest against alleged corruption and other societal ills. The group cited what they consider a deliberate and malicious campaign of rumors that Justice Scott has committed suicide and/or she has absconded the country, or planning to abscond.
Source:Daily Observer
April 21, 2023 13:04 UTC
Residents of Catholic Clinic Community in Logan Town Celebrate Access to Safe Water with Construction of Borehole by Best Sisters
By Edwin GenowayFor these residents, the borehole will enhance access to safe water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene among others. “But this organization, “Best Sisters”, surprised us. Best Sisters Organization, through the Gertrude Water, also purchased mineral water sachets and distributed them among young baby mothers without cost attached. The Best Sisters Organization is working in collaboration with Getrude Life Water’s Executive Director to implement its projects in Liberia. The Executive Director of Gertrude Life Water lead implementer of Best Sisters Organization projects, Robert A.Cummings, said Best Sisters has been doing well in supporting Liberians back home.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 21, 2023 00:11 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Urges Muslims to Avoid Violence in Resolving Land Disputes
.... "Lastly, I urge all Muslims to avoid violence in their bid to resolve land disputes, because a violent approach to land disputes has the potential to derail and undermine the peace we have enjoyed and continue to enjoy today." Weah has urged Muslims to avoid violence in their bid to resolve land disputes because a violent approach to land disputes has the potential to derail and undermine the peace. Since after Liberia's 14 years of civil unrest, land disputes remain alarming and have resulted in the death of citizens and many cases in court. Currently, Nimba, Montserrado, and Margibi continue to top in terms of land disputes in Liberia. May the Almighty Allah bless the work of our hands and save Liberia," Weah said.
Source:Daily Observer
April 21, 2023 00:02 UTC
Liberia: Is Liberia Heading Towards an Electoral Crisis?
A suspicious census, a cash-strapped electoral commission and voter eligibility based on phenotype signal a dubious October election. For months, it was locked in a battle of wills with the government’s procurement regulator over the selection of a biometric voter registration (BVR) supplier. In one electoral district, voter trucking by political entrepreneurs incited hostility and disrupted the registration process. Rules, regulations, norms and beliefs that foment inequality and injustice are imperilling Liberia’s electoral process. If implemented promptly, these recommendations could halt what we fear may be a bungled election that triggers a much wider political crisis.
Source:Daily Observer
April 20, 2023 19:26 UTC
Liberia: Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Embattled LP Political Leader Could Reduce Her Chances of Being Selected As Boakai’s Running Mate
Her experiences in the Senate and being a female and a political leader give her the nudge over others. But nearly ten months later, many are of the opinion that the embattled LP political leader’s chances to be chosen have diminished, thanks to an acrimonious internal wrangling that has disintegrated the LP. The camaraderie between the political leader and new party chairman looked great. Mr. Bility’s continued victories at the NEC and now the Supreme Court continue to weaken the party’s political leader. Still upbeat as the favoriteDespite these setbacks, the LP political leader remains optimistic of being selected, according to sources close to her.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 20, 2023 15:24 UTC
Liberia” Collaborating Political Parties Goes to Convention
The Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) have announced that they will hold a convention in May 2023 to elect their standard bearer for the upcoming 2023 Presidential and General Elections. In a statement released on April 18, 2023, the CPP declared that the National Convention will take place from May 13-14, 2023, in Ganta City, Nimba County. Currently, the CPP is made up of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) and the Liberty Party (LP). Both the Bility and Nyonblee camps have issued separate statements regarding the mandate of the Supreme Court, but many now think the mandate of the Supreme Court has shifted the coins in favor of one of the parties. The full bench of the Supreme Court passed on two cardinal issues, including whether or not the submission of the amended Liberty Party (LP) constitution to NEC was done properly.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 20, 2023 13:40 UTC
“Low Political Parties’ Presence at Voter Registration Centers”
“185 of 216 registration centers opened on time, with only 31 of the centers opening late. “At 206 of 211 registration centers, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women were allowed to register before other applicants, and At 147 of 211 registration centers, applicants were asked to present proof of eligibility before being registered while in 64 of these centers, applicants were allowed to register without providing proof of eligibility,” it noted. “ At 126 of 210 registration centers, every successful applicant had his/her finger marked with indelible ink to minimize double registration. Only in 9 of 213 registration centers observed, applicants in line by 5:00 pm were not allowed to register.”ECC reports show a generally low presence of uniformed security personnel at registration centers. Only 130 of 216 registration centers had uniformed security personnel present.
Source:Daily Observer
April 20, 2023 13:23 UTC
Liberia: Another Jilted Lover Kills Girlfriend for Alleged Cheating
A 36-year-old man in Bong County has confessed to murdering his girlfriend after she decided to end their relationship. According to Sampson Suah, he “murdered” Rachel Mankpalla, age 37, after she had decided to end their relationship for “someone else." Suah also alleged that he once caught Mankpalla in bed with another man, but had to forgive her after she and other family members begged him. 1 of the new panel Law of Liberia and forwarded to the 9th Judicial Circuit Court to await trial. According to police in Bong County, Police in Bong County have reported over 56 cases of male partners or ex-partners killing their female partners or ex-partners between January 2015 and October 2022.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 17:13 UTC
Liberia: Over 1.4 Million Liberians Registered to Vote in 2023 Elections
The National Elections Commission (INEC) says the preliminary number of registered voters in the first phase is a little over 1.4 million people. "Preliminary results of phase one show a total of 1,435,209 registered voters. The aim of this exercise is to remove all instances of double registration and other cases of wrong information provided by any registered voter. Bomi accounts for 64,395 registered voters, while Margibi accounts for 184,425 Grand Cape Mount is 86,589; Gbarpolu is 50,887; Grand Bassa is 157,712; and Montserrado is 891,201. At some of the voter registration centers, they could not provide cards for those who registered," Tweh outlined.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 07:01 UTC
Liberia: LRA Turns over Prohibited Goods to Guinean Customs Authorities
The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has turned over a truckload of 278 Cartons of assorted prohibited cigarettes seized at the Liberia-Guinea border in Nimba County. The turnover cigarettes were smuggled into the Country on February 7 and confiscated by Customs with the support of other members of the joint security operatives at the Bololewee Sub-port, Yekepa. Turning over the impounded goods in Diecke, Guinea on April 15, the head of LRA Customs Anti-Smuggling & Investigation Unit (ASIU), Abel Sneh, informed the Guinean Customs Authority that the prohibited cigarettes pose security and health threat to Liberia. The goods, he said, were treated in keeping with section 1214 of the adopted modernized customs code of 2018, which addresses Customs Control, Prohibitions and Restrictions. Sneh welcomed the cordial working relationship between the three Customs Administrations, especially the sharing of information and intelligence to prevent contraband, ensure security and safety and protect and enhance Customs revenue collection.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 05:56 UTC
Liberia: AFL Poised for Triple Peacekeeping Missions
However, 20 years after the end of the war, the country is now making significant contributions to UN peacekeeping missions around Africa. Liberia first provided peacekeepers to the United Nations in the early 1960s when it joined the UN Operation in the Congo (ONUC). Today, the country is the 60th largest contributor among all UN Member States with soldiers in Mali, Sudan and South Sudan. “For several decades, Liberia hosted peacekeeping operations in the wake of a civil war. Today, Liberia is a country at peace, thanks to the efforts of thousands of peacekeepers from around the world.
Source:Daily Observer
April 19, 2023 05:46 UTC
Liberia: People’s Liberation Party Justifies Collaboration with Ruling Coalition Amid Agitation from Council of County Chairpersons
Kollie who has been speaking on behalf County Chairpersons argued that the collaboration with the CDC did not meet the approval of the party’s council of county chairpersons. According to Kromah, the party does not belong to Dr. Cassell, rather it belongs to the Liberian people, he said. “We agree that he invested in the party but the party belongs to the Liberian people, so, we cannot allow a single individual to dictate to the party,” Kromah said. He further disclosed that when Dr. Cassell held two private discussions with President George Weah before his demise. According to Kromah, Kollie and his cohorts are now whisking because they expected some personal financial gains from the merger.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2023 05:38 UTC
Liberia: LAA Wins 2023 Bestman Memorial Football Tournament
Monrovia – The 4th Edition of the Pennoh W. Bestman (PWB) Memorial Football Tournament ended with so much fanfare as Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) defeated Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) in an action-packed grand final on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the Willis D. Knuckles Sports Stadium in Zubah Town, Paynesville. LBDI also scored a goal during the first half, ending the highly contested first half with LAA in the lead. And in the first game of the tournament, LBDI defeated Orange Liberia Football team 2 – 1 while LAA defeated GOTSAC 2 – 1. In the kickball exhibition game, Girls of Black Star defeated Orange Liberia Kickball team 4 – 3. Liberia Black Star wishes to extend appreciation to members and partners for supporting the 2023 PWB Memorial Football Tournament.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2023 04:48 UTC
Liberia: Young Bongese Mobilizing Behind Youthful Senatorial Aspirant Johnny Kpehe Ahead of October Elections
Gbarnga — Nine senatorial aspirants -- including one woman -- are in the running to become the next senator of Bong County. At 42, Johnny Kpehe is the youngest of the four and currently the most popular. Young Bongese (natives of Bong County) are calling for a new era and seem poised to demonstrate that. A recent poll conducted by FrontPageAfrica revealed that 62% of "decided voters" said they would support Johnny Kpehe in the elections. Another young resident of Bong County told FrontPageAfrica that "anybody that can do the job that can take Bong County forward is what we need right now."
Source:Front Page Africa
April 19, 2023 02:32 UTC
Liberia: Senior Managers of Prisons Validates a New Strategic Plan for the Bureau Of Corrections and Rehabilitation
The Director of Prisons, S. Sainleseh Kwaidah, led 25 senior managers of prisons in Liberia, including the Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Prisons, Superintendents of all prisons in Liberia, and prison coordinators, to validate a new strategic plan for the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Gbarnga, Bong County, on March 30-31. “The lack of food and other support for prisoners’ welfare remains a serious constraint,” said Attorney Flomo. “The lack of food and other support for prisoners’ welfare remains a serious constraint,” saidAttorney Flomo. All prison superintendents highlighted the lack of food for prisoners as a key concern,saying they were often compelled to use their own meager salaries to buy food forprisoners on humanitarian grounds. “The lack of food and other support for prisoners’ welfare remains a serious constraint,” said Attorney Flomo.
Source:Daily Observer
April 18, 2023 18:45 UTC