-Chief Zanzan KaworThe head of the National Traditional Council of Chiefs and Elders, Zanzan Kawor believes that the old “traditional” form of elections conducted to determine paramount, clan and zone chiefs in Liberia, were more transparent than the system of elections practiced today, which the Westerners have introduced. Speaking through an interpreter recently at the headquarters of the council, Chief Karwor said during the traditional era, they understood each other and carried on their elections that were transparent and peaceful. But since the arrival of the Westerners, the entire process has become characterized by commotion and violence, he noted. Chief Karwor also recalled how their days’ of elections never had confession or court process, noting that the secret voting process was introduced by the Westerners, which have caused many crises in the country. “the Western system has also delayed voting process in the country.”Chief Karwor argues that the old traditional system was done orderly, transparent and more peaceful than the western system that has caused many people to feel cheated, and gone to the court.

Source: Daily Observer November 13, 2017 02:30 UTC