'A Peaceful and Fair Election Will Cement Liberia's Gains'

A violence-free, fair, and transparent election will cement the nation's democratic gains, secure national peace and promote ongoing reconciliation, says the Alliance for Transitional Justice-Liberia, a conglomeration of 16 civil society organizations.

The alliance's call, coming days before this year's Presidential and Legislative elections, raises concern over a shortfall in the money paid to the National Elections Commission after being approved by the National Legislature.

The alliance's founder Jeremiah S. Swen said the 2023 general elections mark a historic turning point in Liberia's democratic journey. As such, a credible election would uplift Liberia as a powerful model to be emulated by any post-war country and restore Africa's current declining political image.

As Liberians prepare to go to polls on October 10, there have been reports of violence in which two people were reported killed in Foya Lofa county. President George Weah has condemned the deaths.

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Liberian presidential candidate Allen Brown on the campaign trail (file photo).

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