Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

New York, USA – Speaking before the Committee on Foreign Affairs’ Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, Dr. Alan W. White, Co-Executive Director of the Advocacy Foundation for Human Rights, made a compelling case for the urgent need to address ritualistic killings in Africa, with Liberia in particular. Dr. White outlined the Foundation’s mission to combat violations of human rights, such as ritualistic executions, as well as the alarming claims that high-ranking officials, including those in the Executive Mansion, are responsible for these crimes. Dr. White highlighted the dangers encountered by those who dare to speak…

Monrovia, Liberia – Senator Prince Johnson, a well-known supporter of Unity Party Standard Bearer Joseph Boakai, has expressed worries about probable election tampering by the ruling party and has threatened to use force to defend the interests of the populace. The impressive turnout during the launch of the Unity Party campaign is an indication of the people’s resolve to remove President George Weah from power, according to the Nimba County Senator, who was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Treasury for corruption. Sen. Johnson’s remarks reaffirm Amb. Boakai’s unequivocal announcement of his willingness to oppose election tampering on October 10th.…

AS INVESTIGATION CONTINUES Bewerville, Montserrado County – On suspicion of trying to kill his fiance, Jessica Lloyd, 32-year-old American Lucas Richard was arrested and booked into jail. There are rumors that Richard is already married and residing in the US. Richard, the defendant, was apprehended and held on September 14, 2023, in the Dixville Community after he was able to get away from the location where he was allegedly planning to slice Jessica’s throat. This comes after a careful investigation by the Crime Services Division of the Liberia National Police. The court has remanded Richards, the accused party in this…

AND IS SCHEDULED TO ADDRESS THE ASSEMBLY ON wEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023. New York, USA – Over 140 international leaders, including President George Manneh Weah, are present for the beginning of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York, USA. The Liberian President is expected to address the world tomorrow, September 20, 2023, from the podium at the assembly. According to the Executive Mansion, President Weah is anticipated to reaffirm his unwavering commitment to upholding a free, fair, inclusive, and transparent election to the UNGA and the rest of the world. He will likely also…

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Due to alleged attempts to interfere with the fifteen-person panel of jurors in the case of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott, the Liberian Solicitor General Nyanti Tuan has been suspended and fined $250 USD. Judge Roosevelt Willie’s decision was triggered following a complaint filed by the Jury Management Team that Cllr. Nyanti Tuan visited the jury quarters at night hours on the grounds of the Temple of Justice on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at about 8:30 p.m. escorted by eight police. Judge Willie decided in a special Chamber proceeding with Bailiffs, Sheriff, and the Jury…

Robertsports, Grand Cape Mount County – President George Manneh Weah has donated several household items, including food, to victims of sea erosion in Robertsports, Grand Cape Mount County. The items were donated through the Desister Management Agency. Speaking on behalf of the Liberian Leader, Internal Affairs Minister, Varney Sirleaf said, the president expressed his deepest regret for the incident. He noted that through the Minister of State, the president provided 490 bags of 25kg rice, 250 matteres, and other items including one million Liberian dollars to be given to victims, The total number of displaced family heads who received the…

AS SUSPECT LUCAS RICHARDS IN POLICE CUSTODY Monrovia, Liberia – After receiving treatment at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Jessica Lloyd, th target of an attempted murder, has finally made her voice heard. She claimed that her American boyfriend, Lucas Richards, nearly killed her in a violent attack. Lloyd described the gruesome occurrence, explaining that Richards had tricked her into going to a remote location under the pretense of fixing a flat tyre. Unexpectedly, he attacked her with a metal weapon and tried to cut her throat. Thankfully, a watchful witness stepped in and saved her life, according to…

Monrovia, Liberia – The European Union Elections Observation Mission in Liberia has reiterated its dedication to observing the election on October 10., 2023. The Chief Observer of the EU Election Observation Mission, Andreas Scieder, spoke to journalists in Monrovia over the weekend and stated that since their arrival in the nation, discussions and consultations with officials had taken place. He mentioned that 20 of the 100 observers from the 27 member nations had been placed in the 15 counties to observe the voting process, emphasising their neutrality and non-interference. As the outcome of the elections in October would determine the…

AS UNITY PARTY PROMISES TO SHOCK WEAH CDC Monrovia, Liberia – In honor of the Unity Party’s official campaign start, thousands of party members, supporters, sympathizers, and Alliance members descended on the Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Central Monrovia on September 17, 2023, as well as other locations across the nation. From different pick-up points on Sunday, the huge crowd defied a heavy downpour of rain and marched through the principal street of Monrovia following weeks of publicity by the UP 2023 Campaign executive committee members. It was observed that their presence at the ATS and parts of Monrovia caused traffic…

Capital Hill, Monrovia, Release – The Liberian government is willing and ready to conduct the upcoming legislative and presidential elections, which are scheduled for October 10, 2023, in a free, fair, transparent, and participatory manner, the acting minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Liberia, Cllr. Deweh Grey, has assured the ECOWAS Election Observation team visiting Liberia. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Acting Foreign Minister declared that everything is now prepared for the holding of Liberia’s parliamentary and presidential elections on October 10, 2023. He also praised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for its…