Liberia: Several Arrested as Residents Protest in Lofa Over Delay in Certificating Senator-elect SamukaiVoinjama, Lofa County – Thousands of people took to the streets of Voinjama City and other areas in Lofa County on Thursday to protest the delay in the certification of Lofa County Senator-elect Brownie Samukai, and police made several arrests after crowds broke through barriers and reportedly attempted to lock the main entrance of the county’s administration hall. Of the 11 candidates who vied for the Lofa County senatorial seat, Samukai received 20, 431 votes, followed by Independent candidate Cllr. Samukai has experienced mixed rulings with the Supreme Court since he won the senatorial seat in Lofa. On February 24, 2021, the Supreme Court of Liberia ruled in Samukai’s favor in the electoral dispute case filed by three of his rivals, claiming irregularities and fraud in Lofa County District No. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samukai and mandated to the NEC to proceed with the matter.
