Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Monrovia, Liberia – Amos Siebo, a representative aspirant has taken the National Elections Commission to the Supreme Court on the grounds that the restrictions it imposes are unfair. The aspirant for Montserrado District #1, said his action for taking the National Elections Commission to the Supreme Court is in an effort to get the current candidate nomination process changed. Mr. Siebo, who plans to run as an independent candidate, is requesting that the Supreme Court enjoined the elections commission from unfairly imposing unreasonable and unconstitutional conditions on him and all other candidates who wish to run as Independent Candidates. Mr.…

AFTER SPENDING 12 NIGHTS IN PRISON Capital Hill, Monrovia – Gloria Musu Scott, a former chief justice, and others spend 12 nights in jail after Criminal Court “A” rejects their application for bail. On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Criminal Court “A” rejected a request for bail made by the attorneys representing former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three other defendants. Following an indictment drawn by the fifteen-member special jury session, the motion was filed according to reports. Invoking Chapter 21(h) of the 1986 Constitution and Chapter 13.1 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the defense attorneys contended that Cllr. Scott…

AHEAD OF OCTOBER 10, 2023 ELECTIONS Kakata, Margibi County – Ahead of the October 10 Presidential and Legislative elections, the African Liberation League (ALL) elected Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti as its standard bearer on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, through the National Executive Committee. Speaking at a Special General Council Convention in Kakata, City, Margibi County, the party’s National Chairman Kansuslism B. Kansuah underlined the party’s dedication to liberating the people of Liberia when given state power. According to Kansuslism, they will keep working for every Liberian, and they are ready and prepared to collaborate with anyone who has goals and…

Capital Hill, Monrovia – Less the 24 hours after his ruling, Justice in Chamber Yarmie Gbessay has issued a writ of production on the ruling of Judge Kennedy Peabody against the Opposition Unity Party in an arrear rent of US one hundred and eighty thousand, and two hundred thousand for wrongfully withholding private property. On February 20, 2021, a Petition for Summary Proceedings to Recover Possession of Real Property was filed against Unity Party, the Chairman, and all other officials before Judge Kennedy Peabody of the Civil Law Court. Justice Gbrssay has scheduled a conference with Judge Peabody on July…

AHEAD OF LFA 2026 ELECTION Paynesville, Liberia – The President of Chrisco United FC has vowed to bring transformation to Liberian football beginning with the new league season. Christian Weah said he will use his contacts and experience as a former player to create avenues for every program under Chrisco United to be attracted to the outside world. He cited the development of computer skills for people, the reduction of transportation costs, the building of a 400,000 dollar mini-stadium, the acquisition of grassroots athletes from five countries, a sports store, and the negotiation of contracts for male and female players…

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – A writ of arrest is hanging over Former Vice President and Stander Barrier of major opposition Unity Party Joseph N. Boakai and all Executive officials of the Unity Party for an arrear rent of USD$180.000.00 and USD$200.000.00 for wrongfully withholding private property. On February 20, 2021, a Petition for Summary Proceedings to Recover Possession of Real Property was filed against Unity Party, the Chairman, and all other officials before Judge Kennedy Peabody of the Civil Law Court. On November 2021, Judge Peabody ruled holding Unity Party liable and ordered the Sheriff of the Court to evict…

Jerusalem, Israel – Liberia President George Manneh Weah has praised the relationship between Liberia and Israel, highlighting the fact that they have a long-standing, historic fraternal relationship. The Liberian leader expressed his joy at being in Jerusalem, the Holy Land, during a speech at the Israeli State House where he, First Lady Clar Marie Weah, and their entourage were welcomed by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and Wife Michal. He emphasized the need to improve ties between the two nations, particularly in agriculture, with a focus on rice production. He claimed that Liberia could gain a lot from Israel in other…

Capital Hill, Monrovia – In anticipation of approval by the Honorable Liberian Senate, President George Manneh Weah has named Eddie Levi Williams as the superintendent of Grand Bassa County. The appointment was made on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, by the Liberian President. According to the Executive Mansion, prior to his appointment, Mr. Williams worked for many years as the County’s assistant superintendent. These appointments are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. Dr. Erasmus P. Sikloh has been named Grand Kru Technical College’s president by President Weah. Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs Rev. Technesco P. Brohdonyen and Vice President for…

Ganta, Nimba County – A 26-year-old man and his fiancé are being investigated by joint security at the Ganta-Guinea border for having two magazines with a total of 39 rounds in each and 98 rounds of AK47 ammunition. They consist of 98 AK-47 raffle rounds, including two magazines with 39 rounds each and 38 extra rounds. While crossing the border from Guinea to Liberia, suspect Richard Kollie and his unidentified girlfriend were searched and found to be in possession of the alleged ammunition. Suspect Kollie is a generator mechanic who originally lived in Ganta but left Ganta City for a while and…

CALLS ON LIBERIANS TO BEGIN REVIEWING ELECTORAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BEFORE OCTOBER 10 ELECTIONS Monrovia, Liberia – Prior to the presidential and legislative elections on October 10, the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia has urged the populace to analyze the electoral rules and regulations in order to challenge those that are currently invalid in the nation. Politicians should hire attorneys to review the electoral laws and rules, according to Associate Justice James Etta Howard-Wolokollie, as some of the laws may not be applicable given the numerous obstacles, such as bad roads and disregard for the application of…