The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Davidetta Browne-Lansanah, has announced a peaceful and orderly start of the Senatorial By-election in Nimba County. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Sanniquellie City, Nimba County, NEC Chairperson Lansanah said all 262 voting precincts and 736 polling places opened as scheduled at…
Following the closure of political campaign for the much-publicized tension-packed Senatorial By-Election in Nimba County, Namibians will now go to the poll to elect one among seven candidates deemed suitable to fill the vacancy in the Liberian Senate. The Nimba County By-Election is necessitated by Article 37 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution contingent on the…
A recent action by Nimba County Electoral District #5 Representative, Samuel G. Kogar, who is seeking a senatorial post in the ensuing Nimba Senatorial By-Election, has left many, especially Nimbaians, wondering about the actual purpose of his action. As he tried to appease scores of elders and voters, Rep. Kogar, during a political campaign, lay…
As he campaigned in Electoral District #8 of Nimba County for Electoral District #5 Representative Samuel Kogar, Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung struggled to convince voters why Kogar should be elected. Instead, he emphasized the favor Kogar had extended to them two years earlier. VP Koung, the political leader of the joint ruling Movement…
Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung urges the youth of Liberia, particularly those in Nimba County, to remain united during and after the upcoming Nimba senatorial by-election. During his community engagement tour on Tuesday, VP Koung cautioned young people to shun violence, invective, and divisive behavior in their political support. “As politicians, we often collaborate in…
Barely a week to the much-publicized Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, the battle of political rivalry intensifies between the county’s Electoral District #5 Representative Samuel Kogar and former Superintendent Madam Edith Gongloe-Weh. The Nimba County By-election which is expected to take place on April 22, 2025, is necessitated by Article 37 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution…
The Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) Secretary General, Wilfred N. Bangura, has formally filed a complaint against several government officials for their involvement in political activities during the Nimba County Senatorial by-election. On April 13, 2025, it was observed that senior officials from the Unity Party (UP)-led Government, including Mo Ali, Amos Tweh, Clarence Massaquoi,…
Deepening land crises are causing chaos by the day, especially in Southeastern Liberia, where scores of clans, districts and counties are said to be neck-to-neck in the battle for land ownership. The conflict is being exacerbated in that part of the country, with River Gee County Electoral District #3 Representative Johnson Williams reporting the death…
Lofa County Electoral District #3 Representative, Momo Siaffa Kpoto, has submitted a bill to amend the New Penal Code, specifically Chapter 14, Sub-Chapter D, by adding a new Section 14.80 that criminalizes same-sex sexual practices. The submission was made during the 14th Day Sitting of the 1st Quarter of the 2nd Session of the House…
Integrity Watch Liberia on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 conducted a one day policy dialogue for ministries, agencies, ArcelorMittal Liberia, civil society organization (CSOs) and NGOs. The Irish Government project is titled: “Strengthening Inclusive Governance and Accountability in Liberia Natural Resources”. Giving an overview of the policy dialogue, Integrity Watch Executive Director Harold M. Aidoo said…
