“In the event of a vacancy in the Legislature caused by death, resignation and expulsion or otherwise, the presiding officer shall within 30 days notify the Elections Commission thereof. On the NEC, the CPP further contended that the constitutional mandate of the 90-day period commences immediately following the day after receipt of the vacancy notification. ‘It shows how gravely unmindful the National elections Commission has become of its constitutional duty and the fundamental laws of this country. However, some said due to the financial burden associated with the holding of the by-elections separately, it was logical to combine the elections. It had earlier petitioned the Supreme Court to order NEC to clean the Voter Roll but Justice Youh, serving as Justice in chambers thrashed the petitioned.

Monrovia – The National Women League of the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) is calling on the leadership of the party to withdraw from the Rainbow Alliance. The women accused acting MOVEE chairman Dan Saryea of instituting the merger with the Rainbow Alliance without the consent of MOVEE’s axillaries. “The National Women League of MOVEE has observed and learned with dismay the unethical and illegal manner in which the acting chairman of our dear party has proceeded with the process leading to committing the Party (MOVEE) to a so-called Rainbow Alliance without the knowledge, involvement and consent of the National Women League, and other leaders and stakeholders of the party, which is very unfortunate. Speaking further, Nancy Duogbour, National Women League Secretary of MOVEE stated that they are going to inform NEC not to recognize MOVEE as part of the Rainbow Alliance. “We therefore call on the National Election Commission not to recognize MOVEE as member of Rainbow Alliance.

Bong County – Bong County Senatorial hopeful, Menikpakei Dumoe has called on the people of county to form a united front if their land is to be developed. He spoke recently when the elders and people of Fouama District in Bong County bestowed their blessing upon him in support of his senatorial ambition. The elders and people of Bong Mines received Dumoe with a rousing welcome. As Dumoe entered Bong Mines, marketers and women in the area spread their lappa, danced and sang his slogans. He told Dumoe environmental concerns, education, health, public safety and quality resources should be the concern of all leaders when young people vote them.

Liberia: Pres. Weah Wants the United States to Help with Investigation of the Deaths of Four AuditorsMONROVIA – President George M. Weah has asked the United States Embassy in Monrovia to help with the ongoing investigation into the deaths of two staffers of the Liberia Revenue Authority and the head of the Internal Audit Agency, Emmanuel B. Nyeswa. President Weah explained that he understands why some people will engage in speculations about what might have caused the unexplained deaths, but he called on everyone to “give the authorities chance to determine the cause of death”. President Weah has also reiterated the government’s earlier commitment to carry out an open and impartial investigation. “But I am working to make sure we determine what happened through the investigation..”, he said.

Monrovia – The Senate Committee on Labor has recommended to plenary the confirmation of Cllr. Charles Gibson to the Position of Minister of Labor, clearing the way for Cllr. “We therefore recommend to plenary of the senate the confirmation of Mr. Charles Gibson as Minister of Labor.”Cllr. Gibson faced the Liberian Senate Committee on Labor, chaired by Senator Matthew Jay (IND-River Gee County). According to Senator Teahjay, Cllr.

The referendum, seeking to amend portions of the Constitution of Liberia was scheduled by the 54th Legislature in a joint resolution to be held together with the Special Senatorial Elections in December. However, with less than two months to the polls, there have been mounting calls for the referendum to be postponed due to inadequate civic education. The lawmakers are also being joined by several civil society groups, under the banner ‘The Liberian Women Can Lead Consortium. The group, in a statement delivered to the Legislature and read in plenary on Friday, pleaded for the referendum to be postponed to the last Tuesday in March 2021. The group called for the increased and sustained public awareness on the referendum through the information services and increased funding to the National Elections Commission.

He said the government is being run by the CDC, and those who suffered for the party should not be treated disdainfully. Representative George maintained that the habit of some of these government officials to disrespect grass root supporters and members of the party amounts to “ungratefulness”. Said Rep. George: “Some government officials are not treating our partisans the right way when they go to visit them. The country now is under the CDC and so, CDCians must be treated with respect order than that; there will be some mishaps. Added Rep. George: “That display of that young woman in that car is not her; no way, I refuse to accept it.

Paynesville – President George Manneh Weah says that in order for the marketing sector to be successful and achieve greatly, there must be peace. “Therefore, we need a team that will keep the peace and the marketing sector united,” President Weah said. “Please don’t play politics, let do the work together,” President Weah stated. President Weah then admonished those responsible for managing the facility to keep it clean and well-maintained, so that its image will properly represent them. President Weah continued that his statement is based on requests from marketers to construct a bigger market with wider space, immediately when he took office.

Monrovia – Liberia female club World Girls FC have completed the signing of three quality Sierra Leonean players to bolster their squad ahead of the new league senior. Speaking during their unveiling ceremony Madam Rochell Woodson, insisted that World Girls FC has established herself as a genuine title contender for the Women Championship. The World Girls FC president welcomed the additional talents and praised her Sierra Leonean counterparts for the cordiality that yielded the smooth transfer of the trio. She said her target is to win the league and represent World Girls at the CAF women Champions league. According to her she wants ending her Career with World Girls will be good for her because she has felt the love from World Girls fans and officials.

MONROVIA – MTN Group is pleased to announce the appointment of the new chief executive officer of Lonestar Cell MTN in Liberia. Rahul De, the current Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, will take the helm at the company on November 1, 2020. “I would like to congratulate Rahul on his appointment,” said MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita. Rahul joined MTN in 2011 as Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Ghana, a position he held for over four years before he joined MTN Nigeria in 2015 as Chief Marketing Officer. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code “MTN”.

Liberia: LFA Summersaults; Apologizes To Charles Massaley after Incriminating Him in Damaging ReportMonrovia – The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has shamefully extended an apology to Muscat FC President, Charles Massaley, and Wafu Zone A U-20 Nations Cup squad’s technical staff, for recklessly incriminating them. It followed the publication of a grievance and disciplinary committee report, which recommended that Massaley and the technical staff (head coach Robert Lartey, deputy coach Cooper Sannah and goalkeeping coach Robertson Waner) be given warning letters for failing to appear before it. LFA secretary-general Isaac Montgomery, in an October 8 letter, apologized to Massaley, who was head of delegation and the technical staff, because they weren’t formally invited. The FA is gradually becoming very political as it has been rumored that most decisions emerging from its Grievance and Disciplinary Committee are as a result of inside influence. Stakeholders have on many occasions questioned the independence of the FA’s Grievance and Disciplinary Committee.

Founded by freed slaves from the United States, Liberia’s governmental system and its constitution is modeled on that of the United States, with one notable exception: Unlike the American federal system, Liberia is a Unitary state. These central governments (and this model is also practiced in federal nations) tend to be either a presidential system of government, a semi-presidential system, or a parliamentary system of government. In a semi-presidential system, the president is usually only the head of state. In a semi-presidential system, no one person can truly dominate a political party. The dependent relationship between the President and the Prime Minister is also seen between the Prime Minister and the legislature.

We have now entered a new phase of Liberian politics with death squads on the rampage. Under Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Harry Greaves and Mr. Allison were murdered for they were“talking too much and knew too much..”Under the Rt. If Liberians don’t organize now like they did under Doe and Taylor to oust them from power, no one is safe in Liberia under Weah. And thanks to Ellen for giving us George Weah. We call on the United States, ECOWAS, African Union, the Europen Umion to help rescue Liberia.

We have now entered a new phase of Liberian politics with death squads on the rampage. Under Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Harry Greaves and Mr. Allison were murdered for they were“talking too much and knew too much..”Under the Rt. If Liberians don’t organize now like they did under Doe and Taylor to oust them from power, no one is safe in Liberia under Weah. And thanks to Ellen for giving us George Weah. We call on the United States, ECOWAS, African Union, the Europen Umion to help rescue Liberia.

Many Liberians have described Kzee as Liberia’s modern-day pioneer of Gbema music. Kzee style of music has as well caught the attention of Disc Jokers (DJs) who normally promote Liberian music on the radio. Kzee, is a Liberian Gbema artiste currently residing in Australia, he is one of the artistes that led the way for others to follow the Gbema style of music. Kzee enforced the Gbema style of music till it was pleasing in the ears of Liberians. The innovative artist is still fighting to make Liberian music get recognition after all his tireless efforts back in the days.