The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has rejected the National Elections Commission’s request for US$3.9 million, to conduct the Montserrado and Bong counties’ Senatorial by-election. Minister Tweah’s response came following NEC authorities recent pleas that President George Manneh Weah ensure that US$3.9 million is given for the conduct of the pending senatorial by-elections in Bong and Montserrado counties. He said MFDP can make available US$1.5 million for the senatorial by-elections in both counties. With the two combined, the NEC expects 986,414 registered voters to participate in the up-coming elections. When contacted via mobile phone to give the Commission’s take on Minister Tweah’s response, NEC communication director, Henry Flomo said NEC will respond at an appropriate time.

Source: Daily Observer March 19, 2018 02:29 UTC