Minneapolis, Minnesota – The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) is commending the National Elections Commission (NEC), leaders of political parties, the government of Liberia and Liberians for the peaceful conduct of the recent special senatorial and by- elections in the country. ALJA is also, commending the recent constitutional referendum held in the country. ALJA says the outcomes of the recent elections would build upon gains Liberians have made over the years relative to the holding of elections that are free, fair, and transparent in the country. The team was attempting to enter the town of Nomodatonau in District 3 where the National Elections Commission (NEC) ordered a rerun of the December 8th elections. Additionally, ALJA is committed to advancing press freedom through media capacity building and the fostering of good governance in Liberia through media advocacy.

Source: Front Page Africa December 22, 2020 00:15 UTC