As Liberia braces for a re-run of presidential elections, President George Weah faces a critical hurdle in securing support from the third and fourth placers in the initial October 10 elections. The consequences of failing to garner this support could have profound implications for Weah’s bid for re-election. 1. Fragmentation of Voter Base: President Weah’s […]
As Liberia gears up for a re-run of presidential elections, the political landscape is charged with anticipation. President George Manneh Weah, seeking re-election, faces a formidable opponent in Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai. Several factors contribute to the speculation that President George Weah might encounter challenges in securing a second term against Amb. Joseph Boakai. 1. […]
In a development that has raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally, Liberia is facing accusations of allowing individuals sanctioned by the United States government to participate in and win Senate seats. The controversy centers around President George Weah’s government allegedly granting the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) symbol to officials previously sanctioned by the […]
Recent events in Liberia have sparked controversy and drawn international attention as a Ghanaian IT expert, who was associated with the opposition Unity Party (UP), faced arrest, detention, and subsequent deportation by President George Weah’s government. The incident has raised questions about Liberia’s commitment to regional cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States […]
In the lead-up to the Presidential run-off elections in Liberia, scheduled for November 14, 2023, disturbing allegations have emerged implicating Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Tamba Kojie in orchestrating attacks on the opposition Unity Party (UP). These allegations suggest a concerted effort to suppress voter turnout and favor the re-election of President George Weah. Mayor Kojie, a […]
In recent times, Liberia has found itself at the center of a political storm as the ruling party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), expressed its intentions to change electoral heads and workers. The proposed overhaul has sparked controversy, with accusations surfacing that the head of the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) is working in favor […]
In the complex world of politics, alliances are often formed for strategic reasons, with shared goals or ideologies serving as the foundation. However, President George Weah’s political journey in Liberia has taken an unexpected turn, as he finds himself supported by strange bedfellows who seem more motivated by financial benefits than a genuine belief in […]
In a shocking turn of events, a Ghanaian IT expert working on a data collection and entry project in Liberia has been arrested, raising questions about the nature of his work and the circumstances surrounding his detention. The IT expert was hired to set up a data center for the Unity Party in the Southeast […]
Liberia’s political landscape has been rife with surprises, but perhaps none more unexpected than the endorsement and campaigning of Henry P. Costa for the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), led by President George Manneh Weah. While political alliances can be advantageous, Costa’s association with the CDC has ignited a firestorm of controversy and raised concerns […]
In the lead-up to the Liberian presidential election, the political landscape has taken an unsavory turn with the revelation of a failed character assassination attempt on Amb. Joseph N. Boakai. The ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) reportedly enlisted the services of Henry P. Costa to join the Closing Argument talkshow, hosted by Keff Hassan, […]