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 8:00 a.m and the two Magisterial Offices in Tappita – Upper and Sanniquellie – Lower Nimba reported no real incidents of violence.
“I am pleased to announce that voting in the 2025 Senatorial By-election in Nimba County got off to a very peaceful start and a total of 307,254 registered voters were expected to cast their ballots in the election.
NEC Chairperson acknowledged a few minor incidents that were swiftly resolved by NEC staff and security personnel and it included late openings at some polling centers, access issues at a few schools due to renovations or unpaid fees, and a de-roofed voting facility in Saclepea District which prompted relocation to a nearby church.
NEC Chairperson said at Messiah Christian Academy in District #1, a locked facility delayed voting due to late precinct payment, but the issue was resolved and voting proceeded and at Geolando Public School involved a brief confrontation between party agents and polling officials, which was also defused with assistance from security officers.
Chairperson Lansanah commended the Liberia National Police and other security agencies for their presence and support throughout the process and expressed gratitude to the Government of Liberia and international donors for their financial and logistical support and to the media for coverage of the election.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible election and assured stakeholders that it will continue to provide updates as the process unfolds.
