MONROVIA – The National Elections Commission, (NEC) says it has received a notification from the Honorable House of Representatives informing them of four vacancies in the 54th National Legislature. The Nimba County notification from the House of Representatives brings to four the numbers of vacancies within the 54th National Legislature. Article 37 of the Liberian Constitution says, “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. The Elections Commission shall not later than 90 days thereafter cause a by-election to be held; provided that where such vacancy occurs within 90 days prior to the holding of general elections, the filling of the vacancy shall await the holding of such general elections”. The Country witnessed similar situation in the just ended December 8, 2020 special senatorial elections.

Source: Front Page Africa April 22, 2021 07:27 UTC