Monrovia – A consultant of the Presidential Delivery Unit, Amos Siebo, has been arrested as part of an illegal voters registration ring at his private home in Johnsonville, outside Monrovia. The ring was busted with an assortment of National Elections Commission voters registration materials, including cameras, blank voters cards, forms and printers. Siebo who intends contesting the Montserrado County District #1 seat was arrested along with five ladies. Other workers of the NEC believed to be linked to the scheme are to be on the run, as the Liberia National Police has commenced an investigation into the matter. The Government of Liberia has reiterated its commitment to the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections and has commended the swift action by the Police.

Source: Front Page Africa February 27, 2017 22:07 UTC