Of late, the debate surrounding whether or not a War Crime and Economic Crimes Court should be established for the prosecution of those who bare the greatest responsibilities for the execution of the war in Liberia come to the fore of national debate with different groups across the country proffering differentiated views for and against the establishment of either of the courts.
I am aware of the public sentiments, for and against the reported action taken against the owner of Freedom FM regarding the critical broadcast of the station about the Army and its Chief of Staff.
It is indeed heartwarming that the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) is collaborating with the National Elections Commission (NEC) to ensure that legal disputes and complaints emanating from the 2023 Legislative and Presidential elections across the country are promptly adjudicated and resolved in keeping with the legal time frame designated for the resolution of elections related disputes.
Liberia Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE), a dedicated civil society organization committed to promoting transparency, accountable governance issues this comprehensive statement regarding the ongoing 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections in Liberia commending the National Elections Commission and political actors for the mostly peaceful conduct of the 2023 Presidential and General Elections across Liberia.
Liberia, a country marred by a history of conflict and instability, stands on the crag of a crucial event that could significantly shape its future: the presidential runoff election scheduled for November 07, 2023. This election is not just another democratic exercise; it represent a pivotal moment for Liberia's ongoing transition to a stable and prosperous nation.
The Better Future Foundation (BFF), proponent of Liberia Democracy Sustainability Platform (DSP), in collaboration with Partners for Democracy and Good Governance (PdG), has released its Preliminary Report concerning the deployment of its 177 election observers and the monitoring of the conduct of the October 10, 2023, Presidential and Legislative elections in the country.
Liberia, the West African nation founded on the principles of liberty and freedom, once again made history with its peaceful conduct of the Legislative and Presidential elections held on October 10, 2023.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Unity Party (UP) has reportedly implemented a series of last-minute strategies in a bid to sway the election results in their favour and secure victory for their candidate, Joseph N. Boakai.
On October 10, 2023, thousands of Liberians across the country went to the polls to elect a new set of national leaders to govern the country.
The election has been generally described as well organized, free, fair and transparent by various international and local election observation missions that monitored the process.
