A curious footnote to this is that the initial Liberian constitutional experiment was one based on segregation and disenfranchisement of the majority. There is a good reason why the Constitution does not provide for the postponement of elections. That is the reason why, just like the rigid provisions on presidential term limits, there is no room for postponement of elections in the Liberian Constitution. It is worth noting that the initial reason behind calls for postponement of the Liberian elections had nothing to do with the current Coronavirus situation. For example, similar measures were put in place during the nationwide general election held in South Korea amid COVID-19 on April 15, 2020.

Source: Front Page Africa June 14, 2020 22:52 UTC