In a surprising revelation during his Sunday sermon at Christ Chapel of Faith in Paynesville, Nimba County Senator and preacher Prince Y. Johnson declared that Alexander Cummings, the Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), is allegedly cursed and leading a miserable life due to false accusations made against him. Senator Prince Y. Johnson […]
In a bold statement posted on his official Facebook page, Ben Believe Togbah Jr., leader of the CDC-COP, vehemently opposed the United States government’s sanctioning of Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee. Togbah expressed his strong belief that the fate of Liberia’s leadership should be determined by its citizens rather than external powers. Togbah emphasized, “America […]
Jefferson Tamba Koijee, the mayor of Monrovia, Liberia, and a senior leader in the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) political party, finds himself in the crosshairs of international scrutiny. Designated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for alleged serious human rights abuses and corruption, Jefferson T. Koijee’s controversial tenure has been marked by […]
By U.S. MISSION LIBERIA DECEMBER 8, 2023 Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) designated Jefferson Koijee (Koijee), who is the mayor of Monrovia, Liberia and is a senior leader in the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) political party. Koijee has a reputation for stoking violence and has a powerful […]
On a momentous day at the EJS Ministerial Complex, the winners of the October 10, 2023, General Elections for Senators and Representatives were officially certified in a ceremony that echoed the democratic triumph of the people. The event marked the culmination of a fiercely contested election, featuring candidates vying for legislative positions as well as […]
Tensions flared within the hallowed halls of the House of Representatives as Plenary issued an arrest warrant for Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr. The unprecedented move came after the Minister failed to honor the House’s contempt invitation, raising concerns about the executive’s accountability to the legislative branch. Minister Tweah was slated […]
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Sierra Leone has unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by former President Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma against the judge-led Commission of Inquiry (COI). The court, consisting of Honourable Justices Ivan Sesay (JA)-presiding, Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens (JA), and Adrian Fisher (J), not only upheld the findings of […]
Corruption has long been a challenge in the political landscapes of many countries, and Africa is no exception. While not all African leaders have faced allegations of corruption, some ex-presidents have found themselves under scrutiny, investigated, and in some cases, convicted and sent to jail. The stories of these leaders serve as cautionary tales, emphasizing […]
Liberia, a nation that endured a brutal civil war and has faced numerous challenges on its journey to recovery, is now looking towards a future of promise and progress. At the forefront of this hopeful trajectory is Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, a remarkable leader from Grand Bassa County who is poised to play a pivotal role […]
In a landmark legal decision, Hon. Justice Ivan Sesay-presiding, Hon. Justice Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens, and Hon. Justice Adrian Fisher have ordered former President Ernest Bai Koroma to pay USD 135,000.00 to the government of Sierra Leone within seven days. The ruling comes as a result of allegations that the former president caused financial loss to […]