Main opposition Unity Party has directly accused President George Weah and the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change of plotting to eliminate its presidential candidate Joseph Boakai ahead of the October 10 general elections.
Deadly clashes in northeastern Nimba County between rival supporters of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and the main opposition Unity Party have led to the death of one person and several persons injured.
Influential politicians who were once allies of former Vice President Joseph Boakai and now enemies may play a decisive role in denying him the presidency for the second time in six years.
Within 50 days Liberians will go to the ballot box to elect the country’s new political leadership and the Russian Federation has become an issue in these elections.
National Elections Commission Sunday certified 20 presidential candidates to stand in the October 10 elections with the main opposition n candidate hope to unseat President George Weah who is buoyant about maintain the office for another six years.
The Security General of the Coalition for Democratic Change Jefferson Koijee has condemned some members of the party who Saturday paraded with symbolic caskets suggesting the demised of rival Unity Party leader.
Fifty-six lawmakers Tuesday committed to supporting President George Weah’s second term bid in a move that could buoyant the incumbent leader’s campaign ahead of the October 10 vote.
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) could record low voter turnout in the upcoming elections come Election Day on 10 October 2023 in areas such as Rivercess and Sinoe Counties due to the difficulty of physically accessing voter registration centers.
About 12% of Liberia’s 5.5 million population are muslims. Since 1995 there has been calls from Muslim groups and clerics for the government to recognize Islamic holidays.
The Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa has noted with concern the use of insulting, demeaning and antagonistic language in ongoing public statements and pronouncements by high-level state and political party leaders.
