PROTESTING SENATORS: The protesting senators include Senator Prince Johnson(NUDP, Nimba) Sherman, Darius Dillon(Liberty Party, Montserrado County)and Senator Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence(Liberty Party, Grand Bassa County). Despite the Senators walkout, the Senate Committee on Autonomous Agencies and Commissions went ahead with the hearing. The protesting senators who included Senator Prince Johnson(NUDP, Nimba) Sherman, Darius Dillon(Liberty Party, Montserrado County)and Senator Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence(Liberty Party, Grand Bassa County). Speaking on behalf of the protesting Senators, Senator Sherman said due to the nature and importance of the confirmation hearing, the committee invited all Senators to witness the proceedings. Ndubusi Nwabudike, a Nigerian-born naturalized Liberian nominated to head the elections commission is expected to take the hotseat Monday.

Source: Front Page Africa March 27, 2020 21:56 UTC