Provisional Candidate List Released for Nimba County Senatorial By-Election
The NEC has provided a provisional list of eight candidates for the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, set for April 22, 2025, including both independents and party representatives. The scrutiny process is ongoing, allowing for potential challenges to the candidates.
The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia has published a provisional list of eight candidates for the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, scheduled for April 22, 2025. The candidates comprise both independents and representatives of various political parties, reflecting diverse political aspirations within the region.
The candidates listed are:
1. Torbor Tee Wonokay Famgalo (Independent)
2. B. Mack Gblinwon (Citizens Movement for Change – CMC)
3. Edith Lianue Gongloe-Weh (Independent)
4. George Parkinson Gonpu (African Democratic Movement)
5. Samuel Gongben Kogar (Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction – MDR)
6. Richard Matenckay Tingban (VOLT)
7. Garrison Doldeh Yealue, Jr. (Independent)
8. Justin Oldpa Yeazeahn, known as Prophet Key (Independent)
The NEC has indicated that the scrutiny process for this candidate list is ongoing. Aspirants or political parties are permitted to challenge the qualifications of candidates in line with electoral laws. Changes to the final list of qualified candidates may occur based on the results of this process, as noted by the NEC.
In summary, the NEC’s provisional list has introduced eight candidates vying for the Nimba County seat, showcasing a range of independent and party-affiliated aspirants. The ongoing scrutiny process allows for potential challenges, indicating that the final roster may be subject to alteration prior to the election. This electoral activity highlights the vibrant political landscape in Liberia as the scheduled by-election approaches.
Original Source: frontpageafricaonline.com
