MONROVIA – The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia has denied and dismissed Madam Edith Gongloe-Weh complaint due to lack of substantial evidence. On Monday February 22, 2021, the Hearing Officer adjudicating the Edith Gongloe-Weh Fraud case against NEC, Cllr. NEC hearing officer based his ruling on the 2017 election case involving Cllr. He further noted that the burden of proof rest upon the person making the allegation and such evidence must always be produced beyond reasonable doubt. Harris further stated that, the testimonies and evidence produced by Madam Gongloe-Weh did not proof fraud and any basis for re-run or recount.

Source: Front Page Africa February 23, 2021 21:33 UTC