Monrovia- Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has come in defense of newly nominated National Elections Commission (NEC) Chairman, Jonathan K. Weedor, amid mounting criticism from opposition figures and civil society actors. Minister Piah emphasized that Liberia has precedent for appointing individuals with prior political connections who later demonstrated neutrality while serving in public office. “Even with all the concerns people had, that this other person ran in Rivercess, on this party ticket, how can you appoint them? So, if you have people who it is established that they got the experience with the case of Mr. Weedor, let’s not damage people reputation,” Minister Piah said. “Give the Senate change to do their job because all of the other plenty things that we do are all unnecessary distractions,” Minister Piah said.

Source: Front Page Africa April 03, 2026 08:20 UTC