Liberia Votes 2017

22/10/2017

SOURCES: ECOWAS ‘Emissary’ In Liberia To Mediate President, Ruling Party Candidate ‘Feud’

Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has reliably learnt that Ghanaian Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori Atta is in the country as an emissary of West African regional leaders looking to broker some kind of peace pipe between the departing President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and her vice president Joseph Boakai, he ruling Unity Party’s candidate in this year’s presidential elections.

http://frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5840-sources-ecowas-emissary-in-liberia-to-mediate-president-ruling-party-candidate-feud

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09/10/2017

BREAKING NEWS!!! UP's Joseph Boakai is sick and will be secretly flown out of the country ahead of the elections!!! Voting for him is a waste of vote!!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!

05/10/2017

Breaking News!!! Arrogant Charles Brumskine has always hated Muslim!!!! You can run but cannot hide! The records are there! Muslims will NOT vote for you in this race!

04/10/2017

Unity Party Stalwarts Pocketed $45M USD From Liberian Citizens During Ebola -

WOW...Boakai and his cronies at UP stole 45M dollars from Liberians while Liberians were dying during Ebola: http://gnnliberia.com/2017/10/04/unity-party-stalwarts-pocketed-45m-usd-liberian-citizens-ebola/

UP party stalwarts pocketed $45 million USD from Liberian taxpayers during the EBOLA healthcare emergency from a controversial telecom deal in December 2011 to implement an International Gateway Management System (IGMS). Ebola, which took the [...]

03/10/2017

Forsa Poll - UP Summary Data Sheet 2992017.pdf

BREAKING NEWS!!!! UP internal poll shows CDC #1 and Mr. Alexander B. Cummings #2!!! The password is continuity. UP is in trouble!!!! https://www.dropbox.com/s/50eev4klhk7n9af/Forsa%20Poll%20-%20UP%20Summary%20Data%20Sheet%202992017.pdf?dl=0

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02/10/2017

Can A Coca-Cola Exec Save One Of The World's Poorest Countries?

Is the American government endorsing Mr. Cummings with this article? https://www.forbes.com/sites/randalllane/2017/10/02/can-a-coca-cola-exec-save-one-of-the-worlds-poorest-countries/

A Q&A with a former Coca-Cola executive who is in the running to be Liberia's next president.

30/09/2017

BREAKING NEWS!!! LEAKED UNITY PARTY INTERNAL POLLING HAS CDC 1st, ANC 2nd, UP 3rd!!!

22/09/2017

‘Urey’s US$385K House in the USA’ | Liberian Observer

Liberian presidential candidates have been wooing electorates, convincing them that the October 10 presidential and legislative elections should usher in change to improve, among other things, the economic and infrastructural development of the country.

Many of the candidates, particularly the All Liberian Party (ALP), led by businessman Benoni Urey, have vowed to effect a regime change, because the governing Unity Party (UP) led government “has failed the Liberian people,” they say.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/urey/

NewsPolitics‘Urey’s US$385K House in the USA’ By Leroy M. Sonpon, III - September 22, 2017 0 2 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter ALP Standard Bearer and former Maritime boss, Benoni W. Urey – Questions arise on how he could afford such a house in 2000 as Maritime Commissioner Liberian presidential…

13/09/2017

Urey is a monster! Wow...

11/09/2017

Liberia’s Development Rests With Alexander B. Cummings | News Ghana

“This is a change you can trust, this is a real change. If we keep doing the same things, we will not change Liberia. If we keep electing the same politicians, with the same experiences, Liberia will not change.” Alexander B. Cummings, Jr.

https://www.newsghana.com.gh/liberias-development-rests-with-alexander-b-cummings/amp/

“This is a change you can trust, this is a real change. If we keep doing the same things, we will not change Liberia. If we keep electing the same politicians, with the same experiences, Liberia will not change.” Alexander B. Cummings, Jr.

11/09/2017

Why Alexander B. Cummings is the best person to develop Liberia? -

“This is a change you can trust, this is a real change. If we keep doing the same things, we will not change Liberia. If we keep electing the same politicians, with the same experiences, Liberia will not change.” Alexander B. Cummings, Jr.
After more than 170 years of independence, the upcoming presidential and legislative election presents a once in a life opportunity for Liberians to elect a president and legislators who can liberate the country from the chains of poverty, unbearable healthcare services, messy education, poor infrastructure, wanton corruption, flagrant disregard for the rule of law, nepotism, etc. With at least twenty presidential candidates accredited by the National Elections Commission to contest at the 10 October polls, Liberians are faced with a choice between good and evil, as some of the very people who participated and led groups in destroying the country and pillaging its resources, are actively campaigning for elective posts for the purpose of solely protecting their ill-gotten wealth. And additionally maintain the status quo that has held Liberia down and its economy in a dire state throughout its post war era.

http://gnnliberia.com/2017/09/11/alexander-b-cummings-best-person-develop-liberia/

By Mulbah Kesselly “This is a change you can trust, this is a real change. If we keep doing the same things, we will not change Liberia. If we keep electing the same politicians, with [...]

04/09/2017

Weah Cutting Jewel Out Of Campaign Funds, Investigation Reveals -

Is Weah cutting Jewel of Campaign Funds???http://gnnliberia.com/2017/09/03/weah-cutting-jewel-campaign-funds-investigation-reveals/

Presidential Candidate George Weah has been accused of using campaign money received from Gabon to pay off Findley’s endorsement, but cheating Jewel out of her share. Senator Taylor’s absence from the launch of the CDC’s [...]

01/09/2017

Former CDC Standard Bearer Winston Tubman Joins Alternative National Congress

The former standard bearer of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Winston Tubman Thursday joined the Alternative National Congress (ANC).
“I have no doubt in my mind that Mr. Alexander B. Cummings is the right person to pull Liberia out of the difficult situation she finds herself in.
"With his experience, integrity and vision, he is the only candidate who I can have the full confidence to support in this election.
"Mr. Cummings’ background is virtually spotless and has truly lived his life with integrity and honesty” – Cllr. Winston Tubman, former CDC Standard Bearer

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5317-former-cdc-standard-bearer-winston-tubman-joins-alternative-national-congress

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01/09/2017

Forest-Depleted Ghana Turns to Liberia For Timber

A Ghanaian delegation is currently in Liberia to hold discussion with the Government of Liberia and other actors in the timber and forestry sectors regarding the possibility of Liberia exporting timber to Ghana.

Ghana, a heavy user of wood, is turning to Liberia for timber due to the depletion of its forests, reports say.
The deal is expected to commence as early as this month. Ghana’s Domestic Lumber Traders Association, the mother union of woodworkers in the country, according to Joy News, says the move is important to save the Ghana’s wood industry from collapse as they are having difficulty getting timber locally to process.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/business/5325-forest-depleted-ghana-turns-to-liberia-for-timber

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29/08/2017

Senator Oscar Cooper - A Dent in Boakai-Nuquay Stronghold?

Oscar Cooper is not a household name compared to Alexander Cummings, Joseph Boakai, Charles Brumskine and Benoni Urey in Liberian politics, but he dismissed any of these candidates being a threat to his quest to becoming Liberia’s next President.

He also does not see himself the spoiler in the elections.Being the Senator of Margibi County with strong ties with B**g County, Senator Cooper’s presidential ambition may dent the chances of the Boakai-Nuquay ticket which is building a stronghold in the Kpelleh belt.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5276-senator-oscar-cooper-a-dent-in-boakai-nuquay-stronghold

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29/08/2017

Coalition for Democratic Change Involves LNP in Alleged Assassination Plot

The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is not taking the alleged attempt to assassinate its political leader lightly.
To get to the bottom of the matter, the CDC has turned over the three men who claimed they were hired by some top officials of the ruling party to carry out the plot to the Liberia National Police (LNP) to aid with investigation.
The CDC invited the Police and representatives from UNMIL to its headquarters in Congo Town, where they officially handed over the three men.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5277-coalition-for-democratic-change-involves-lnp-in-alleged-assassination-plot

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29/08/2017

“If You Park Race Car in A Garage For 12 Years It Gets Rusty” - Cummings on VP Analogy

While appearing live on Capital Radio Monday morning, Presidential candidate Alexander B. Cummings, was asked about the Vice President’s analogy in which the Vice President referred to himself as a “race car parked in a garage for 12 years”.
During the first presidential debate, Vice President Boakai, when asked about the shortcomings of the Unity Party government and his position as second in command to the president responded that,
“You cannot keep a race car in the garage; put a race car on the track and see what that car will do.”

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5274-if-you-park-race-car-in-a-garage-for-12-years-it-gets-rusty-cummings-on-vp-analogy

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28/08/2017

The New Dawn Liberia - Boakai collapses in Lofa?

Boakai collapses in Lofa?
28 August 2017
Information reaching the NewDawn indicates that ruling Unity Party (UP) presidential candidate Vice President Joseph Nyumah Boakai allegedly collapsed in Lofa County on Saturday morning, 26 August following several hours of night travel, which deprived him of enough time to rest on a campaign trail.
The NewDawn is informed that the UP campaign team drove all night to Lofa County, and headed to the county’s capital Voinjama where key campaign events were due to take place. He was accompanied to the county by his running mate House Speaker Emmanuel Nuquay, and other UP officials.

http://www.thenewdawnliberia.com/politics/14634-boakai-collapses-in-lofa

Boakai collapses in Lofa? 28 August 2017 Information reaching the NewDawn indicates that ruling Unity Party (UP) presidential candidate Vice President Joseph Nyumah Boakai allegedly collapsed in Lofa County on Saturday morning, 26 August following several hours of night travel, which deprived him of...

22/08/2017

Alexander Cummings Challenges Senator Weah For Debate - Brands Him A Copy Cat

The standard bearer of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) Alexander Cummings has challenged Senator George Manneh Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) to show up at the next debate to defend his policies he outlined in his campaign manifesto.

“Let him show up in the next debate and let’s have the discussion in public."

"Let’s see who can articulate, let’s see who is clear on policies. If you read some of what they said, it’s a carbon copy of what we’ve been saying around taking out wastes, around redirecting funds.

“So it’s the best form of flattery when somebody copies you; he copies me on one hand and criticizes me on the other hand, but I think the Liberian people can see through that” – Alexander B. Cummings, Standard Bearer, Alternative National Congress

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5200-alexander-cummings-challenges-senator-weah-for-debate-brands-him-a-copy-cat

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18/08/2017

Senate Passes Law to Make Liberia Single Currency Country

The House of Representatives has passed a law that will ensure that all monetary transactions in the country are done in Liberian dollars.

This means all transactions, including purchases sales and related business deals in the country will be bought using the country’s local currency. Liberia is currently a dual currency country, the U.S. dollars being the secondary, but the U.S. dollar has dominated the market, being the most demanded currency for purchases and payments, even at government entities.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/business/5152-senate-passes-law-to-make-liberia-single-currency-country

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17/08/2017

LP’s Popularity Falls After CoC Ruling- Poll Shows | The New Democrat

The latest polls by the Liberian media and development enterprise, the Liberia Holding Consortium indicates the opposition Liberty Party declined after the Supreme Court nullified the National Elections Commission disqualification of its deputy leader.
The full bench of the Supreme Court of Liberia on July 19, ruled that the vice standard bearers of Liberty Party and the Alternative National Congress (ANC) violated the Code of Conduct for government employees and public officials but unanimously reversed the rejection and disqualification of the aspirants on grounds that their breach of the law was not substantial enough to warrant the punishment given to them by the National Elections Commission (NEC).

http://thenewdemocrat.info/2017/08/16/lps-popularity-falls-after-coc-ruling-poll-shows/

LP’s Popularity Falls After CoC Ruling- Poll Shows August 16, 2017 42 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The latest polls by the Liberian media and development enterprise, the Liberia Holding Consortium indicates the opposition Liberty Party declined after the Supreme Court nullified the National El...

17/08/2017

Impeachment Saga: Lawmakers, Justices Meet Friday | Liberian Observer

A meeting to resolve the impasse between some members of the First and Third Branches of the government has been scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, August 19, the Daily Observer has gathered. The expected meeting came about following days of wrangling about a plan by some members of the legislature to impeach three of the five justices of the Supreme Court. It will be the first time since the rigmarole started to discuss the way forward.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/lawmakers-justices-come-face-to-face-on-friday/

NewsLegalPoliticsImpeachment Saga: Lawmakers, Justices Meet Friday By Abednego Davis - August 17, 2017 0 5 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Speaker J. Emmanuel Nuquay A meeting to resolve the impasse between some members of the First and Third Branches of the government has been scheduled for tomo...

17/08/2017

The Great Presidential Debate | Liberian Observer

Today, as key presidential candidates face-off with their visions and ideologies for Liberia, Weah will be absent
The election euphoria that descended on Liberia since the National Elections Commission began the process leading to the October 10 presidential and legislative elections moves into gear today as twenty (20) candidates will attempt to convince electorates why they deserve to be considered for the country’s highest office. Organized by the Deepening Democracy Coalition (DDC), the candidates will provide their platforms to convince Liberians that they have the best alternative to lead the country at the end of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s second and final term of office.
The DDC’s first Presidential Debate will be held at the Paynesville City Hall today, August 17, at 1:00 p.m.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/scrambling-for-the-votes-on-ideas/

NewsPoliticsThe Great Presidential Debate By William Q. Harmon - August 17, 2017 0 5 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter 6 top presidential candidates (clockwise): VP Joseph N. Boakai (UP), Sen. George M. Weah (CDC), Cllr. Charles W. Brumskine (LP), Alexander B. Cummings (ANC), Dr. J. Mills Jones (MO...

17/08/2017

UP’s Findley Declares Intent to Join Opposition Coalition for Democratic Change

The strongest face of the Unity Party in Grand Bassa County, Gbehzohngar Milton Findley, has announced his intention to join the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).
Findley resigned the ruling party on August 4, 2017, declaring that he and the party no longer shared common political interests.
Mr. Findley, the former President Pro Tempore of the Senate, announced his intention to join support the soccer legend, Goerge Weah, after he was petitioned by some of his supporters in the County Wednesday in the Corian Farm community where he has his residence.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5142-up-s-findley-declares-intent-to-join-opposition-coalition-for-democratic-change

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17/08/2017

Nuquay Takes on Weah Through Proxy Candidates For Margibi County District-5 Seat

There is a raging political battle in District #5, Margibi County for the successor to Speaker J. Emmanuel Nuquay, who accepted the nomination as running mate to the standard bearer of Unity Party, Vice President Joseph Boakai.

Speaker Nuquay’s acceptance to contest on the ruling party ticket brings to an end his twelve years reign as representative of the district, which started far back in 2005.The Speaker has exerted political relevance in Margibi County throughout his 12 years as lawmaker.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5144-nuquay-takes-on-weah-through-proxy-candidates-for-margibi-county-district-5-seat

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17/08/2017

Senator Sando Johnson ‘Threatens’ Elections Commission Chairman Korkoya

The Chairman of the National Elections Commission, Cllr. Jerome Korkoya, feels threatened by series of SMS messages sent to him by Bomi County Senator Sando Johnson over the Commission’s decision to allow Representative Edwin Snowe of Montserrado County District #6 contest a legislative seat in Bomi County.

“As chairman of this intuition, I have received threats, including SMS, from a member of the Liberian senate, Sando Johnson of Bomi County. I would like to stress these threats are unacceptable."
"The commission sees this is interference in independence of the Commission’s mandates as provided for by law. This will not be tolerated in the election campaign. The NEC will make a formal complaint to the Senate directly” – NEC Chairman, Cllr. Jerome Korkoya

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5143-senator-sando-johnson-threatens-elections-commission-chairman-korkoya

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16/08/2017

Alexander Cummings Emerging As Dark Horse in Liberia’s Presidential Race

At the end of a recent tour of the southeast, Alexander Cummings stopped in this emerging and enterprising city for a breather en route to a rally last Saturday in Gbarnga, B**g County, the home of his running mate, former Ambassador to the United States of America, Jeremiah Sulunteh.

The former Coca Cola Executive is looking to redefine political convention in Liberia’s Presidential Elections with a Jehovah’s Witness-style approach to campaigning and a resonating message that has brought him from the back of the line to front and center of the upcoming race. Voters in most counties across the country appear to be taking notice – and so are his main rivals. But does he have enough time to make up for his late arrival into a previously unchartered territory?

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5138-alexander-cummings-emerging-as-dark-horse-in-liberia-s-presidential-race

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14/08/2017

Liberia Votes 2017: Electorates Undecided Over Next President

Nearly fifty percent of Liberian electorates remain largely undecided about who they want as their next President ahead of Presidential and legislative elections this October.

Polling data collected by the regional-based Ads Services & Marketic and commissioned by FrontPageAfrica has found that an overwhelming majority of the registered voters were either undecided or said they didn’t know.

Almost half of the registered voters (49%) selected this option (Chart 9). This suggests that the race is wide open, that Liberians are not yet convinced by the obvious aspirants, and are keeping their options open.

http://frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/politics/5095-liberia-votes-2017-electorates-undecided-over-next-president

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11/08/2017

Legislative Mercenarism: Aloysius Toe Condemns Liberia’s Supreme Court Impeachment Proceedings

A recent petition by a handful of disgruntled lawmakers (Senators Dan Morais, Peter Coleman and Jim Tornolah, and Representatives George Mulbah and Numene Bartekwah), calling for the impeachment of three Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of Liberia for judicial opinion which the Associate Justices recently rendered in the latest Code of Conduct case, is misguided, unthoughtful, violates Article 73 of the Liberian Constitution, and is reminiscent of political mercenerism – an attempt to arm-twist the judiciary in discharge of its duties.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/news/5083-legislative-mercenarism-aloysius-toe-condemns-liberia-s-supreme-court-impeachment-proceedings

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10/08/2017

UNDP Wants Concerted Approach to Collect Illicit Small Arms

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for the involvement of civil society and civil society organizations, women and youth groupings, the communities, media and all well-meaning Liberians in ridding the country and the sub-region of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW).

UNDP Country Director Dr. Pa Lamin Beyai said ensuring that guns are taken from the hands of unauthorized users requires the collective effort of citizens, residents and partners of Liberia.

http://www.frontpageafricaonline.com/index.php/news/5066-undp-wants-concerted-approach-to-collect-illicit-small-arms

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10/08/2017

Legislature, Supreme Court Summon Each Other over Impeachment Proceeding

In advance of the 10 October 2017 general elections in Liberia civilian security personnel are participating in a series of training sessions in electoral security with support of the multi-donor basket fund in cooperation with the Liberia National Police and the National Elections Commission.

The United Nations Development Programme, European Union, Ireland, Sweden and Canada support this fund as partners of the National Elections Commission.

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10/08/2017

Sherman Refutes Claims that He Masterminded Justices’ Impeachment | Liberian Observer

Following media reports that Senator Varney Sherman of Grand Cape Mount County was the mastermind behind the plan by some lawmakers to impeach three of the five justices of the Supreme Court, the senator yesterday described the allegation as “untrue, baseless and mere assumptions.” Sherman, who himself is a Supreme Court lawyer, said because his return from the United States of America, where he had a successful brain operation, coincided with some of his colleagues calling for the impeachment of the justices, some have drawn the connection to assume that he is behind the plot, which he said is unfair to him.

Senator Sherman made the clarification during a press conference at his Capitol Building office.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/sherman-distances-from-impeachment-story/

NewsLegalPoliticsSherman Refutes Claims that He Masterminded Justices’ Impeachment By Abednego Davis - August 10, 2017 0 6 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Senator Varney Sherman: “I don’t have the time and energy to be involved with the impeachment proceedings and certainly to be behind what is h...

10/08/2017

Ballot Papers to Be Printed in Europe | Liberian Observer

Authorities of the National Elections Commission (NEC) yesterday announced that they have hired a European company to print ballot papers for the October polls. Jerome G. Korkoya, NEC chair, made the disclosure yesterday during a regular weekly press briefing at the Commission’s headquarters in Monrovia. Korkoya said the Commission has already concluded the process of selecting a “reputable company” noted for printing election materials, including ballot papers, from Europe. “The company has gone through all of our procurement procedures, and was determined to be the most responsive bidder,” Korkoya said.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/european-company-to-print-liberia-elections-ballot-papers/

NewsPoliticsBallot Papers to Be Printed in Europe By David S. Menjor - August 10, 2017 0 4 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter National Elections Commission (NEC) chairman Jerome George Korkoya Authorities of the National Elections Commission (NEC) yesterday announced that they have hired a European…

10/08/2017

As More UP Strongmen Abandon Ship, Pres. Sirleaf Swears She’s Still On Board | Liberian Observer

The ensuing presidential and representative elections have already witness barrage of controversies ranging from crossing carpet to political parties, political parties in-fightings, especially the ruling Unity Party and the much topical and controversial Code of Conduct recently laid to rest — or so it seams — by the Supreme Court. All in all, it would be fair to say that 2017 electoral activities have been filled with tension, as well as surprising, if not mystical, occurrences. And many believe the person dictating the current electoral climate is no other than President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

And rightfully so, the President has maintained that she still support the presidential Vice President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, though recent occurrences suggest otherwise, pointing to the “visible crashes” within party.

https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/up-crashes/

NewsPoliticsAs More UP Strongmen Abandon Ship, Pres. Sirleaf Swears She’s Still On Board By William Q. Harmon - August 10, 2017 0 4 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter A brief cordial interaction between President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the UP vice standard bearer, Speaker J. Emmanuel Nuquay, rece...