Author: Godfred Badu Quansah

Hundreds of residents under the banner Concerned Former Staffs and Supporters of Richmond Anderson, former Representative of Electoral District 12 in Montserrado County, have endorsed the candidacy of Jerry Yogboh in the 2023 president and legislative election in Liberia. The spokesman of the residents, Jeremiah Paye, described themselves as a conglomeration of former staffers, community coordinators, zone heads and axillaries of the Friends of Professor Richmond Anderson, who were drivers of his success when he won as representative in the district in 2011. Speaking at a well-attended ceremony held near the Junction of Barnesville during the weekend, Mr. Paye added…

The Liberia National Fire and Rescue Service has officially released the recent fire incident report that occurred at the residence of the Unity Party’s newly elected Chairman  Rev. Luther Tarpeh. According to the final report which was read by the Director of the entity Alex K. Dickson, the fire was derived From a substandard extension coil that was overheated by the electric power in the Living room and later transform into uncomfortable smoke that led to the disaster. The fire service boss challenged any international fire experts that will investigate and give contrary views to the position of the Liberia…

Ahead of the upcoming presidential and legislative elections, the Eminent Women of the Women’s Situation Room (WSR) on Thursday, August 26, released a comprehensive report on the peace, security, and election of Liberia. The women described electoral violence against them as death threats, and not a scare tactic. The report outlined and highlighted the unsafe environment for women in political activities, insecurity, the influx of narcotic drugs, and abuse of tradition in politics among others. “Electoral violence against women is a death threat, not a scare tactic. We have witnessed this from the bloody altercation with machetes, stones, and other…

The Rollers of Mighty Barrolle have been paired against the Invincible Eleven (IE) in the semifinals of the 2022 National Basketball 1st division championship. The Yellow boys of IE are yet to pick a single win over their traditional rivals in this edition of the league losing all three matches in the first round and the big six categories. Their first encounter in the best of three semi-finals will take place at the SKD Gymnasium in Paynesville on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 6 PM.Other fixtures will take place on the 4th and 10th of September at the same venue.…

Liberia’s two representatives in the Confederation of African Football ( CAF) competitions on Wednesday, August 24, justified their inclusions at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium in the 2022/ 2023 Liberia Football Association ( LFA) Super Cup. Both Watanga FC and LISCR FC proved what it takes to be at the higher pick, testimonies of what was demonstrated during the super cup. Watanga FC will take on Nigerian Champions, Rivers United in the CAF Champions League while LISCR FC will be against Ivory Coast’s SC Gagnoa in CAF Confederation Cup. Watanga FC won the last edition of the league while LISCR FC…

Cross section of citizens and civil society organizations from Montserrado, Nimba, and Grand Bassa Counties are pleading with the government to prioritize the improvement of basic social services. Speaking at FY2023 pre-budget consultation town hall meetings, participants highlighted several services under health, education, social development, transparency, and accountability, as well as security and the rule of law, calling for an increased budgetary appropriation for these sectors. In the area of health, they said adequate medical supply, proper electricity, decentralization of mental health programs, and maternal health services for citizens must first be prioritized. The citizens also called for proper monitoring and…

The National Elections Commission has organized a two-day roundtable discussion with the Inter-Party Consultative Committee, the Coalition of Political Parties Women in Liberia, and the Civil Society Organizations on the need to implement the 30 percent, of female candidates, on listing for elected positions in the country. The discussion, which is sponsored by the UN Women, the Irish Aid, Sweden, the UN Peace Building Office, and the United Nations Development Program, was held at a local hotel in Monrovia. Speaking at the ceremony marking the opening of the discussion, NEC Commissioner, Josephine Gaye, said women constitute more than half of…

President George Manneh Weah Tuesday, August 23, made appointments in government, affecting the local administration of Nimba County. Those appointed by President Weah include Mr. Lombayee M. Barlea, Statutory Superintendent of Tappita, Mr. Moses Dolo, Asst. Superintendent for Development of Saniquellie-Mah,Mr. Josephus M. Paye, Sr., Asst. Superintendent for Development, Tappita, Mr. Daniel Bieh, Asst. Statutory Superintendent For Development, Yarwin-Mehnsonoh, and Mr. Alex Tomah, Asst. Statutory Superintendent For Development, Zoe-Geh According to an Executive Mansion release, others include Mr. Levi Bainbo, Commissioner of Mehnsonoh Administrative District, Mr. Samuel Freeman, Commissioner, Zaihnia Administrative District, Mr. Samuel Dweh, Commissioner, Blinlon Administrative District, Mr.…

President George Manneh Weah has promised free fair presidential and general elections comes 2023. He made the disclosure during his Town Hall meeting with the citizens of electoral District#4, Montserrado County, in continuation of his nationwide county tour in Montserrado County. President Weah also Amongished citizens to be peaceful in the upcoming presidential and general elections come 2023, adding that Liberians should prove to the world that they have gone through 14 years of Civil War. At the same time president Weah has vowed to provide clean and safe drink water everywhere in electoral District #4 Meanwhile Montserrado County Senator…

President George Manneh Weah is calling on all Liberians to be peaceful at all times as it is the only way to enjoy the peace and stability of the country. Mr. Weah speaking at the 175th National Flag Day in Monrovia spoke about maintaining the 19 years of unbroken peace Liberia has enjoyed. As we all enjoy the democratic space in Liberia under the rule of law, I want to admonish all citizens to respect authority. Too often, people express their dissatisfaction, disappointment, and anger in such a manner that shows indiscipline and disregard for the rule of law. A…