Due to suspected election law breaches, the NEC summons the two candidates.
Monrovia, Liberia – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has received an official complaint from the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) against two candidates running for Nimba County senate seat. In addition to demanding an immediate inquiry into the candidates’ eligibility, the MDR claims that Mr. Tee Wonokay-Farngalo and Madam Edith L. Gongloe-Weh have broken election rules.
In an official letter to the chairperson of the NEC, MDR voiced concerns about Mr. Tee Wonokay-Farngalo’s previous Montserrado County candidacy. According to the party, during the general and presidential elections of 2023, Mr. Wonokay-Farngalo registered and ran in District #3, Montserrado County. Legal questions over his ability to run in the next senate by-election in Nimba County may arise if this is confirmed.
Also, Madam Edith L. Gongloe-Weh has been accused by MDR of registering using a proxy, namely someone who is her sister. This act may be a major violation of Liberia’s electoral rules if it is confirmed.
In order to guarantee openness and equity, MDR has asked the NEC to carry out a comprehensive examination and verification procedure, paying particular attention to the candidates’ voter registration records associated with QR codes, fingerprint verification to ascertain their eligibility and previous registrations, and additional documentation to verify adherence to Liberia’s electoral regulations.
MDR stressed the need of maintaining the voting process’s integrity in its proposal. Koakun Emmanuel Myers and Cherry Roberts witnessed the letter, which was signed by Michuer T.V. Deddeh, MDR’s National Vice Chair for NEC/Elections Affairs. Calling on the NEC to take immediate action to rectify these issues, the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction said it is steadfast in its commitment to guaranteeing a free and fair election process.
The two candidates, Mr. Tee Wonokay-Farngalo and Madam Edith L. Gongloe-Weh, were notified by the National Elections Commission (NEC) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, to appear before NEC officials on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The James M. Fromayan Conference Hall at the NEC offices in Sinkor, Monrovia, will host the hearing.
The NEC recently took a severe stance toward violations. Just last month, Prophet Key’s fake voter registration barred him from the same by-election.Madam Gongloe-Weh has denied any wrongdoing and officially confirmed that she is a properly registered voter throughout the investigation.
