In a related development, the Liberian is calling for a two-day electoral forum with all registered political parties and independent presidential candidates in the 2017 presidential and general elections. She made the call when she delivered her final State of the Nation address before the 53rd Legislature Monday in keeping with the Constitution of Liberia. The program was held in the joint chambers of the National Legislature at the Capitol Building on Capitol Hill in Monrovia. “As we prepare for open campaigning in a few months, I propose a two-day electoral forum with all registered political parties and independent presidential candidates,” the Liberian leader said. Meanwhile, the Liberian leader has announced the extension of free education to grade 12 in all public schools beginning next school year.

Source: GNN Liberia January 23, 2017 21:29 UTC