NEC Unveils Provisional Candidate List for Nimba County By-Election

The NEC has released a provisional candidate list for the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, featuring eight candidates. The list includes both independents and representatives of political parties. The scrutiny of candidates is ongoing, with adjustments possible based on challenges.

The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia has published a provisional candidate list for the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, set for April 22, 2025. This list features eight aspirants competing for the vacant seat, which includes a mix of independent candidates and political party representatives. The candidates are:

1. Torbor Tee Wonokay Famgalo (Independent)
2. B. Mack Gblinwon (Citizens Movement for Change – CMC)
3. Edith Lianue Gongloe-Weh (Independent)
4. George Parkinson Gonpu (African Democratic Movement)
5. Samuel Gongben Kogar (Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction – MDR)
6. Richard Matenckay Tingban (VOLT)
7. Garrison Doldeh Yealue, Jr. (Independent)
8. Justin Oldpa Yeazeahn, also known as Prophet Key (Independent)

The NEC indicates that the candidate verification process is still in progress. As per electoral regulations, any candidate or party may contest the eligibility of aspirants during this scrutiny phase. Consequently, the final roster of candidates could be adjusted based on the results of the ongoing evaluation process.

The NEC has unveiled a provisional list of eight candidates for Nimba County’s upcoming senatorial by-election. This diverse group includes independent candidates and representatives from various political parties. The ongoing scrutiny will determine the final list, allowing for challenges to be raised in line with electoral laws, thus maintaining electoral integrity as the election date approaches.

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