04/08/2025
Blamo Toe Launches 12-Pillar Manifesto Ahead of LEGISPOOL August Elections
MONROVIA, Liberia — Blamo N. Toe, a potential presidential aspirant in the Legislative Press Pool (LEGISPOOL) elective congress, has unveiled his campaign manifesto, ELEVATE LEGISPOOL. The manifesto promises a new era of excellence, access, and accountability in LEGISPOOL.
*The ELEVATE Agenda*
The ELEVATE agenda is built on several key pillars, including institutional reform, welfare and professional support, capacity building, and investigative journalism. Toe's administration will prioritize these areas to promote excellence, accountability, and transparency in LEGISPOOL.
*Institutional Reform*
Toe's administration will establish a Constitution Review Committee to revise vague provisions and include a clearly defined logo/emblem, transparent eligibility criteria, and member-driven reforms per Article 18.
*Capacity Building and Partnerships*
The ELEVATE platform will focus on capacity building and partnerships, partnering with Internews, CSOs, and government bodies for ongoing training workshops, mentorship programs, and reporting grants and innovation incubators.
*Empowering Members*
Toe's administration will prioritize transparent finance and member contributions, institutionalizing timely reporting, budget discipline, and member dues enforcement. The administration will also appoint Coordinators in both Chambers to strengthen inclusion, representation, and real-time responsiveness.
*A Vision for Transformative Leadership*
"We are contesting to lead LEGISPOOL not as a matter of title, but as a mandate to redefine professionalism, promote transparency, and empower every member of our press family," Toe said. "Our vision is rooted in transformative leadership, one that is ethical, collaborative, innovative, and above all, uncompromising in defending press freedom and institutional integrity."
*Leadership Team*
Toe's team comprises Jerromie Walters as Vice President, Zac T. Sherman as Secretary-General, and Feona Benson-Kollie as Assistant Secretary-General. Together, they are confident that they can deliver on their promises and take LEGISPOOL to the next level.
*A Collective Movement*
Toe's campaign is built on the acronym ELEVATE, standing for Empowerment, Leadership, Ethics, Visibility, Accountability, Transparency, and Excellence. "It is a collective movement to ELEVATE LEGISPOOL — where members are supported, journalism is dignified, and leadership is responsive," he said.
