56 h. ago Liberia: ‘Systemic Theft’ – Rep. Bility Accuses Legislature of Deep Corruption, Demands Audit

Nimba County Electoral District #7 Representative, Musa Hassan Bility has thrown a full weight behind transparency and accountability and has challenged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to muster the courage to order the audit of the Legislature, which he said is at the peak of corruption. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway In an open letter to President Boakai, [...] The post Liberia: ‘Systemic Theft’ – Rep. Bility Accuses Legislature of Deep Corruption, Demands Audit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Bong’s District 7 Residents Give Rep. Fahnbulleh 75% Approval Rating for Leadership

Bong Mines, Bong County – Eighteen months after his election as Representative of Bong County District 7, Hon. Foday E. Fahnbulleh has earned a strong 75 percent approval rating from residents of Fuamah and Sanoyea, according to a community-based feedback survey conducted by FrontPageAfrica across the districts. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The rating reflects growing public [...] The post Liberia: Bong’s District 7 Residents Give Rep. Fahnbulleh 75% Approval Rating for Leadership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request

Monrovia – Monrovia City Court Judge Ben Barco has granted a medical dispensation to Montserrado County District #5 Representative Prescilla Cooper (Unity Party), following a request by her legal team. However, a similar appeal made on behalf of Representative Abu Kamara (CDC, District #15, Montserrado County) was denied, despite claims that he was suffering from [...] The post Liberia: Ruling UP Lawmaker Granted Medical Dispensation, While Opposition Rep. Denied Similar Request appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: West Point Marketers Petition Speaker Koon, Urge Rep. Dahn to Grant Access to Market Building

Monrovia – A dispute over control of market facilities has escalated as the Liberia Marketing Association (LMA) is demanding District Seven Representative Emmanuel Dahn relinquish the keys to several market offices and facilities in accordance with a court ruling. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway In a petition delivered to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon on Tuesday, June [...] The post Liberia: West Point Marketers Petition Speaker Koon, Urge Rep. Dahn to Grant Access to Market Building appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Rep. Gahr Fulfills Campaign Pledge with Donation of 20 Motorcycles to Margibi Riders

Margibi County – Representative Clarence G. Gahr of Margibi County District Five has donated 20 motorcycles to the United Borlolah Parking Motorcyclists (UBPAM), fulfilling a campaign promise made during the 2023 general elections. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The donation was made on Wednesday during a presentation ceremony in Perkins Town, attended by local chiefs, elders, [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Gahr Fulfills Campaign Pledge with Donation of 20 Motorcycles to Margibi Riders appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Wants Government to Align Education with Job Market Demands

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Representative Foday Fahnbulleh has called for increased investment in technical and vocational education in Liberia following his visit to the Mohammed VI Multisectoral Professional School in Abidjan over the weekend.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Serving as a special guest at the institution, Rep. Fahnbulleh praised the school’s model of hands-on training and emphasized [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Fahnbulleh Wants Government to Align Education with Job Market Demands appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Grand Gedeh Rep Accused of Shielding Suspected Criminal from Arrest

Ganta, Nimba County – Grand Gedeh County District #3 Representative Jacob C. Debee is under intense scrutiny after allegedly obstructing the arrest of a suspected criminal, Morris Konneh, by guaranteeing his release from the Ganta Magisterial Court — a decision that has since backfired as the defendant has absconded. By Victoria G. Wesseh A guarantee note, in [...] The post Liberia: Grand Gedeh Rep Accused of Shielding Suspected Criminal from Arrest appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Rep. Cole Dismisses Allegations by Civil Service Agency Head Against Former Speaker Koffa

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Bong County District #3 Representative Marvin Cole has fiercely rebutted allegations made by Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director-General Josiah Joekai, who accused former Speaker of the House, J. Fonati Koffa, of orchestrating a payroll fraud scheme that cost the government over US$1.5 million. Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com, Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, Emmanuel.weedee-conway@frontpageafricaonline.com Earlier this [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Cole Dismisses Allegations by Civil Service Agency Head Against Former Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: House Summons Officials as Maryland Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Illegal Influx of Burkinabe Nationals

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The growing presence of Burkinabe nationals in several parts of southeastern Liberia has alarmed Maryland County District #2 Representative Anthony Williams, prompting him to formally petition the House of Representatives to summon key government agencies for clarification and action. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuelweedee.conway@frontpageafricaonline.com In his communication to the Plenary, Rep. Williams urged [...] The post Liberia: House Summons Officials as Maryland Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Illegal Influx of Burkinabe Nationals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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