Capitol Hill, Monrovia – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has informed lawmakers on Capitol Hill that it would cost the government US$1.1 million to conduct three by-elections in Bomi, Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties. The NEC made the disclosure in two separate communications to the House of Representatives, following announcements by the House of vacancies in the three counties. In the communication, the NEC put the cost of the elections for Bomi County District #1 at US$340, 010.77, US$359, 162.27 for Grand Gedeh District #1 and US$400,000 for Bong County District #2. The letter bearing the budget for Bong County arrived late on Thursday after the House had adjourned session, according to officials. There were several members of the House of Representatives who contested for Senatorial seats in the just ended elections.

Source: Front Page Africa March 05, 2021 12:11 UTC