Liberia: Justice Minister Writes Election Commission to Halt Certification of Lofa County Senator-Elect - As Citizens Protest, Calling for the Independence of the NEC

Monrovia — The Minister of Justice Cllr. Frank Musah Dean has written the National Elections Commission (NEC) requesting the halt in the certification of Brownie Samukai, in another blow to the Lofa County Senator-elect.

The Supreme Court a fortnight ago affirmed the verdict of the lower court convicting the Lofa County Senator-elect and two others to two years imprisonment or restitution of US$1.4 million.

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