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05/10/2026

NEC Begins Nationwide Drive for Informed and Engaged Voters

Commission Launches Regional Consultations on 2026–2030 Civic and Voter Education Strategy

By Benjamin Q. Johnson

BUCHANAN, Grand Bassa County, October 5, 2026: With Liberia’s next General and Presidential Elections three years away, the National Elections Commission (NEC) has begun early preparations to strengthen civic participation by launching regional consultations for a new Civic and Voter Education (CVE) Strategic Plan for 2026–2030.

The initiative seeks to transform civic and voter education from an activity concentrated around election periods into a continuous national process aimed at building an informed, responsible and actively engaged citizenry.

On Monday, October 5, the NEC, through its Civic and Voter Education Section, launched the regional consultation in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, to gather views, experiences and recommendations from key stakeholders toward the development and finalization of the new strategy ahead of the 2029 General Elections.

The proposed strategy, titled “Building an Informed, Participatory, Inclusive and Engaged Citizenry for Sustainable Democracy,” is intended to strengthen citizens’ understanding of democracy, electoral processes, civic responsibilities and peaceful participation.

Opening the consultation, NEC Oversight Commissioner for Civic and Voter Education, Cllr. Ernestine Morgan Awar, emphasized the need for civic and voter education to extend beyond election periods and become a continuous national undertaking.

Commissioner Awar said sustained civic education is essential to ensuring that citizens understand their rights and responsibilities, become familiar with electoral procedures and have access to accurate and timely information to participate meaningfully in democratic governance.

She noted that the proposed strategy will place particular emphasis on citizens and communities that face barriers to accessing electoral information and participating fully in democratic processes.

Among the groups receiving particular attention are women, youth, first-time voters, persons with disabilities and residents of rural communities.

The strategy is also aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 4.7, which promotes education for sustainable development, human rights, gender equality, peace, global citizenship and cultural diversity.

Strengthening Credible Elections

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP), a key partner supporting the NEC’s electoral reform and civic education initiatives, was represented by Mr. Robert Irish, Inclusive Electoral Process and Reform Specialist.

Mr. Irish described civic and voter education as a critical component of credible, inclusive and participatory elections.

He encouraged the NEC and stakeholders to use the consultation process to address key concerns affecting Liberia’s electoral system, including reported incidents of invalid votes, voter trucking and the apportionment of legislative seats.

His comments highlighted the importance of ensuring that citizens are not only informed about elections but also understand electoral procedures and the role their participation plays in strengthening democratic governance.

Expanding Civic Engagement

NEC Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, Mr. Samuel B. Cole, also delivered a presentation titled “Understanding Democracy, Liberia’s Electoral Landscape and CVE Concepts.”

The presentation provided participants with an overview of Liberia’s democratic and electoral environment while emphasizing the role of civic and voter education in promoting informed public participation.

Under the proposed strategy, the NEC plans to utilize multiple platforms to reach citizens across the country, including mass media, digital platforms, community outreach, educational institutions, town-hall meetings and other community-based initiatives.

The multi-platform approach is expected to expand the Commission’s reach and provide citizens with continuous opportunities to learn about their rights, responsibilities and participation in Liberia’s democratic process.

Stakeholders Shape New Strategy

The Buchanan consultation brought together a broad range of stakeholders, including local authorities, civil society organizations, women and youth representatives, community leaders, persons with disabilities, educational and professional institutions, faith-based organizations, development partners and members of the media.

The NEC said the participation of these stakeholders is vital to ensuring that the new CVE strategy reflects the realities, needs and concerns of communities across Liberia.

According to the Commission, stakeholders’ experiences, recommendations and concerns will help strengthen the draft strategy and ensure that it is practical, inclusive and responsive to the country’s diverse communities.

The broader objective is to establish a sustainable framework that keeps Liberians informed and engaged not only during elections but throughout the democratic cycle.

International Support

The CVE consultation and development of the 2026–2030 strategy are being supported by the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) through funding from the European Union in Liberia, the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia and Ireland.

The partnership demonstrates continued international support for strengthening Liberia’s democratic institutions, electoral processes and citizen participation.

As Liberia looks ahead to the 2029 General Elections, the NEC’s early investment in civic and voter education reflects a commitment to preparing citizens well before they go to the polls.

Through the proposed 2026–2030 CVE Strategy, the Commission aims to help build a more informed, participatory, inclusive and engaged citizenry capable of contributing meaningfully to Liberia’s democratic development.

04/10/2026

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01/10/2026

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01/10/2026

NHA Outlines Framework to Unlock Diaspora Investment in Liberia’s Housing Sector
..Targets 5,000 Housing Units Nationwide

By Benjamin Q Johnson

USA | 30 September 2026 — The National Housing Authority (NHA) has outlined a framework aimed at converting growing interest among Liberians in the diaspora into concrete investment in Liberia’s housing sector.

Under the framework, the NHA plans to support the development of 5,000 housing units across all 15 counties from 2026 to 2029, through public-private partnerships and other investment mechanisms.

The initiative is supported by plans for a National Housing Trust Fund and focuses on two major challenges identified by the NHA: limited confidence in land transactions and inadequate knowledge of the estate development process.

Presenting at the just-concluded Liberia Diaspora Investment Conference in the United States on 25 September 2026, NHA Managing Director, Madam Florence Geegbae, said the framework is designed to provide diaspora investors with a more secure and predictable pathway from land acquisition through construction and occupancy.

According to the presentation, the NHA will work with relevant government institutions, including the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) and the Ministry of Public Works, to strengthen land verification, simplify development procedures, and provide professional support to investors.

The initiative forms part of the NHA’s broader 2026–2029 vision for transforming Liberia’s housing sector.

Under the vision, the NHA plans to support the direct government construction of 600 housing units between 2026 and 2027, while pursuing partnerships for the development of the 5,000 affordable units.

The NHA also plans to construct 16 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in four informal settlements in Monrovia and establish Liberia’s first National Housing Information System.

Strengthening Confidence in Land Transactions

The NHA identified land ownership and verification as a major concern for diaspora investors, noting that fewer than 20 percent of Liberia’s land is formally registered.

The entity says it will work with the Liberia Land Authority to strengthen verification systems and ensure that land designated for NHA-affiliated projects is properly verified before development begins.

A key component is the National Deed Verification System, which uses standardized deeds with security features linked to the national land registry.

Verification can be conducted through county land offices, licensed surveyors, and the courts.

The NHA also referenced recent judicial and land governance developments, including a court ruling that struck down a 931.4-acre land grab, as part of efforts to strengthen protection for legitimate land interests.

Simplifying Estate Development

The NHA also identified the complexity of Liberia’s estate development and permitting processes as a barrier for investors unfamiliar with local requirements.

To address this, the National Housing Authority is developing a plain-language, step-by-step estate development roadmap covering the process from land acquisition to occupancy permits, in coordination with the Liberia Land Authority.

The NHA is also working with the Ministry of Public Works to map the building permit process and provide clearer timelines for investors.

Environmental compliance, including an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit, will also form part of the guidance.

Improving Investment Predictability

The NHA presentation cited an average of 74 days and 22 procedures for obtaining a construction permit, highlighting the need for greater cost and time predictability.

To support investors, the Authority is proposing a Housing Investment Portal that would provide online access to services and information, including land verification, permit checklists, cost calculators, and directories of licensed professionals.

Through these measures, the NHA seeks to create a more transparent, predictable, and secure environment for Liberians in the diaspora and other investors interested in Liberia’s housing sector.

01/10/2026

Judiciary Provides Clarity on Gompa City Magisterial Court Contempt Against Former Mayor Amos Suah

Press Release

It has come to the attention of the Judiciary that the Magisterial Court in Gompa City ruled against the former Mayor of Gompa City in a contempt proceeding and sentenced him to 30 days in prison.

The Magisterial Court of Gompa City based its decision on Contempt of court, with no tribal sentiment as portrayed by some individuals. The issue of contempt, especially “Criminal Contempt of Court,” should not be misconstrued.

Let this be clearly understood that all courts in the Republic of Liberia have the power of contempt. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous Opinion delivered by His Honor Mr. Justice S. Raymond Horace, Sr., declared as follows: “The Supreme Court has the inherent power not only to punish for contempt of Court, but to determine what constitutes contempt; also, any act which tends to belittle, degrade, obstruct, interrupt, or prevent the Court’s administration of justice is contemptuous.” IN RE: Francis G. Doe, Sr., 23 LLR 38, 42 (1974).
In the Magisterial Court case in Gompa City, the decision rested squarely on the principles of contempt, with no interference from His Honor Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr.
Some individuals have deliberately attempted to inject tribal sentiments into the Judgment of the Gompa City Magisterial Courts regarding the Kalefa Turay land dispute with some squatters.
The Judiciary speaks directly and clearly to the Liberian People. Firstly, the Chief Justice His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. is not a tribal Chief Justice. He is the Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia.
The Chief Justice took a Sacred Oath before God and this Nation, as required by Article 70 of our Constitution, to administer Justice without fear or favor and to do Equal Rights and Justice to all persons. The Oath did not say Justice for one tribe or against another tribe. It said, Justice for All.
His loyalty is not to a tribe. His loyalty is not to a county. His loyalty is not to any party to the case. His loyalty is to the Constitution of Liberia and to the Laws of Liberia.
Regarding the specific Gompa City Magisterial Court Judgment and eviction, the Judiciary is aware that a land dispute is emotional. Land is identity. Land is livelihood, and land is a heritage. The Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia understands the pain and anxiety of all our people in Nimba and particularly in Gompa City. But this is precisely why these cases must be decided in the courtroom, based on evidence and law-and not in the streets, not on social media, and certainly not based on tribal sentiments.
This Chief Justice, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. stands unequivocal: no case under his watch as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia will be decided on tribal affiliation.
His Honor Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. is reliably informed that the magistrate said the Turay family purchased the property in question as far back as 1951, with a public land sale deed signed by President Tubman, and that a building was constructed thereon and leased to tenants, including the Government of Liberia, up to the civil crisis. An action was filed, and judgment was rendered in favor of Turay, which was not appealed, but ex*****on has been rejected using tribal sentiment and alleging eminent domain.
Courts base their rulings only on evidence; courts know no Kpelle, Mano, Gio, Madingo, Bassa, or any other tribe. In the Temple of Justice and courtrooms in Liberia, there is only one tribe, and that tribe is Justice.
The Chief Justice understands that in a democracy, people have the right to criticize court judgments. As a Priest of Justice, he welcomes constructive criticism. But condemn, in the strongest terms, the deliberate weaponization of tribe to sow the seed of discord and intimidate the Judiciary.
The attempt to tribalize the land case is to put fire on our National House. Liberia has been down that road before, and we all know where it led us. We must not go there again.
As long as he serves as a Chief Justice of the Republic of Liberia, he will continue to defend the Constitution and stand by all judgments legally rendered by all Courts within the Republic



The court decided on the law, not tribal sentiment; therefore, the Chief Justice should not be associated with the ruling's outcome.
Moreover, the Gompa City Magisterial Court heard and determined the matter in the exercise of its own judicial authority, and no appeal was taken from that judgment.
Under Liberian law, a final judgment of a competent court is binding and enforceable unless the law provides a process to set it aside. Any objection to its enforcement, including any claim of public or government interest in the land, must be raised and decided in court, not through public pressure.
The Chief Justice took a constitutional oath to administer justice without fear or favor and to do equal right to all persons. The administration of justice in Liberia does not depend on any party's ethnicity, county of origin, political affiliation, or personal relationships. No case is, or will be, decided on such grounds, or through interference, coercion, or any other extrajudicial means. In Liberia's courts, parties appear only as litigants, equal before the law.

The judiciary recognizes that land disputes carry deep meaning. Land is livelihood, identity, and heritage, and the Office understands the concern this matter has caused among residents of Gompa City and Nimba County. That is precisely why such disputes must be settled in the courtroom, on the evidence and the law. Recasting a land dispute as a contest between ethnic groups risks deepening divisions that Liberians have worked hard to heal, and it serves neither the parties nor the nation.

The Judiciary respects every citizen's right to scrutinize and criticize court decisions; such scrutiny is part of a healthy democracy. Any party who believes a judicial proceeding was wrongly conducted is entitled to pursue the remedies available under Liberian law, including review before the appropriate court and the Judiciary's established complaint mechanisms.

The court remains committed to judicial independence, due process, and equal justice under law for every person in the Republic.

Signed: Caesar N Slapeh
Public Information Officer
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