The National Elections Commission (NEC) has summoned two candidates in the upcoming Nimba County senatorial by-election over alleged violations of Liberia’s election laws.
The action follows a formal complaint filed by the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR).
The candidates, Mr. Tee Wonokay-Farngalo and Madam Edith L. Gongloe-Weh, are expected to appear before NEC authorities on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
The hearing will be held in the James M. Fromayan Conference Hall at the NEC headquarters in Sinkor, Monrovia.
In its petition, the MDR alleges that both candidates are in breach of electoral guidelines and should be disqualified from the race.
The party claims that Mr. Wonokay-Farngalo was previously registered as a candidate in District 3, Montserrado County, during the 2023 General and Presidential Elections.
MDR argues that, if confirmed, this raises questions about his eligibility to now run in Nimba County, citing legal provisions that restrict multiple district candidacies within the same electoral cycle.
Madam Gongloe-Weh is also facing scrutiny.
According to the MDR’s complaint, she allegedly registered as a voter in Nimba County using a proxy—specifically, her sister—which would be a direct violation of voter registration laws if proven true.
The NEC has recently taken a tough stance on violations. Just last month, it disqualified candidate Prophet Key from the same by-election over fraudulent voter registration.
While the investigation is ongoing, Madam Gongloe-Weh has publicly maintained that she is a duly registered voter and denies any wrongdoing.
The NEC’s decision on the matter could significantly impact the political landscape ahead of the highly anticipated by-election scheduled for later this month.
With the race drawing intense scrutiny, political analysts suggest that any disqualification could reshape the competition among remaining candidates.
The hearing on April 3 is expected to shed light on the allegations and determine the fate of the two candidates as the electoral process moves forward.
