Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/ Liberia's First Independent Daily en Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:59:40 +0000 Fri, 26 May 2023 07:07:01 +0000 Liberia: Legislative Politics in Battleground Counties a Harbinger for the Presidency? https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-legislative-politics-battleground-counties-harbinger-presidency   b1f8d1e0-6904-4853-a503-0a6084ad58a9 Fri, 26 May 2023 07:07:01 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings to Support Boakai If… https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-support-boakai-if — If I don't, in the unlikely case, make it to the run-off,I will openly support the opposition candidate who will make it to the run-off, even if it is former Vice President Joseph Boakai,” says Cummings, as he addresses potential voters in  New Kru Town. Presidential candidate Alexander… 5f2661ba-1b95-4055-a241-7c0b76597187 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:38:13 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: ‘October Elections is About Real Change, Not Second Chance’ https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-october-elections-about-real-change-not-second-chance   15fe773e-6a89-41db-9f18-68d7672539d1 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:32:41 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Cummings Says Inadequate Funding of NEC Puts Liberia's Democracy, Security at Risk https://www.liberianobserver.com/cummings-says-inadequate-funding-nec-puts-liberias-democracy-security-risk ... “The issue of insufficient funding is the result of gross incompetence on the part of the Weah's administration, which then put the country’s peace and security at serious risk,” Cummings claimed in an interview with the VOA on March 12. The Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) a687142e-c047-4155-a5d7-137dbe743d13 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:16:10 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Nimba Women Groups Commit to Support Cummings https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-nimba-women-groups-commit-support-cummings   5d0d23f2-655f-440a-a409-aa9cce3c7ca9 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:38:51 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings Optimistic about Winning Presidency https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-optimistic-about-winning-presidency   b5d413a0-414f-49e3-979b-cae0b3d46bbd Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:27:01 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: ‘Partnerships with No Preconditions’ https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-partnerships-no-preconditions   harmonwilliam89@gmail.com (William Q. Harmon) 99d7f64b-9765-4b4e-8fa7-86ed5f2e542b Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:11:19 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings Pleads for Opposition Unity to Address Elections Issues https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-pleads-opposition-unity-address-elections-issues   dyates460@gmail.com (David A. Yates) 5115c33d-70d6-4be0-8667-2c966044514a Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:20:27 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: CPP Standard Bearer, ECOWAS Envoy Hold Talks https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cpp-standard-bearer-ecowas-envoy-hold-talks   7076c906-d87f-4b0b-ae4f-5f10b9d1b05c Sun, 22 Jan 2023 19:36:05 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily “I Am Desperate, but to Rescue Liberia” https://www.liberianobserver.com/i-am-desperate-rescue-liberia   harmonwilliam89@gmail.com (William Q. Harmon) b5433120-548c-4bdf-af3a-9c936b9d96bd Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:34:51 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Protests Are Part of Thriving Democracies https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-protests-are-part-thriving-democracies — The case of CPP It is an uncomfortable truth but the fact here is that the planned protest by the Collaborating Political Party is in the interest of the country and its democracy.  Logic dictates that in a democratic society like ours, the voice of the people must be heard by those in… dopoejr@gmail.com (Robin Dopoe) b2d582a2-2e7e-4462-bcaf-bf1c3e96edea Fri, 16 Dec 2022 03:28:53 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: ‘Come See Why They Are Tired’ https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-come-see-why-they-are-tired  – Cummings backs CPP protest, says Liberians should ‘fight for country’ Alexander Cummings has said that his party’s plan to protest is intended to champion the cause of the downtrodden, many of whom are suffering harsh and difficult economic conditions under the administration of President… harmonwilliam89@gmail.com (William Q. Harmon) 420af305-4da1-4609-8aac-e645d80b37f0 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:46:32 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: “Pres. Weah Dangerously Incompetent” https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-pres-weah-dangerously-incompetent .... “The President must also apologize to the nation for causing a holiday to be declared for the beginning of the conduct of the census, which led to the shutting down of businesses and disruptions to other forms of livelihoods for Liberians,” said Cummings, Standard Bearer of the… dyates460@gmail.com (David A. Yates) 0e94ea9d-d2c3-4e32-bded-c72df912ccff Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:36:44 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: ‘Be Optimistic About Real Change’ https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-be-optimistic-about-real-change — Cummings urges Liberians As Liberians yearn for real change, amidst the increasing failures of the CDC, led government, the Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Alexander Cummings, has urged Liberians to become optimistic about the emergence of real  change… 20996e16-88fe-43a2-ba46-fcdfdfb69083 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:44:03 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings Defends TRC Indictees? https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-defends-trc-indictees The political leader of the Alternative National Congress, Alexander B. Cummings, has defended his decision to name Dr. Togar Gayewea McIntosh and three other individuals accused of war and economic crimes to his campaign, saying he opposed the pronouncement of “guilt upon individuals only… dopoejr@gmail.com (Robin Dopoe) 21ac9f03-56a8-4e12-ba67-5a468da2c30b Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:12:02 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: “Stop Playing Victim” https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-stop-playing-victim — Cummings tells President Weah The Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) Alexander Cummings has cautioned the government of President George Weah to stop playing the victim and blaming opposition politicians for his excesses and ineptitude and instead focus on fixing… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) f07e771d-0f32-42fe-872b-125f8a9fe7b1 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:54:44 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings Lands Key Political Endorsement https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-lands-key-political-endorsement —“In 2023, with Cummings, we must stand up for Liberia. We must stand up for real change. We cannot lose hope,” former Information Minister Lewis Brown said. “We cannot be frightened. Wherever you are - whatever your tribe, party, gender, or religion - now is the time to get involved… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) 809d80a9-bdd6-4e0a-9a2a-4d5fac4c574e Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:31:11 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings Accepts Weah's Challenge, "Meet You At the Ballot Box 2023" https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-accepts-weahs-challenge-meet-you-ballot-box-2023 Mr. President: Thank you for your response to my open letter. However, it is interesting that you would complain about the openness of mine in the open response of yours, when in fact, open letters are meant to be open (published). Perhaps on account of the angry undertone clearly… ad0cb0b1-047c-43fa-9de6-de995f1cbf7a Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:30:47 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Weah Challenges Cummings https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-weah-challenges-cummings — War of words heats up President George Weah rarely responds to every criticism but, a scathing rebuke of his administration, delivered via an open letter by opposition leader Alexander Cummings, has ignited a fiery riposte.  In a 1,868-word retort, Weah accused his opponent of… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) a482f7d0-33f1-49e3-a322-5a32225065f0 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:11:46 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: CPP Resurges with Amended Framework Document https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cpp-resurges-amended-framework-document — Starring Bility’s Liberty Party The Alternative National Congress of Alexander Cummings has reaffirmed its collaboration with the Musa Bility’s faction of the Liberty Party with the relaunch of the Collaborative Political Party framework document. At the event, which was held at Bility’… 92c352e9-6c6a-47df-ae1d-fb2cf3e5b303 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:06:47 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily “U.S. Must Prevent Liberia From Sliding Back Into Crisis” — Cummings https://www.liberianobserver.com/us-must-prevent-liberia-sliding-back-crisis-cummings The Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Mr. Alexander Cummings, has admonished U.S authorities that Liberia, under another six years rule of President George Weah, is likely to become more susceptible to investors of unsavory character and unhealthy activities… 2d147c3b-04e3-4973-b969-cd7d6a8b359f Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:24:47 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings Gets Rousing Support On Bushrod Island https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-gets-rousing-support-bushrod-island The campaign for the 2023 Presidential bid of the Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) Mr. Alexander Cummings, continues to attract more women auxiliaries and organizations including market and downtrodden masses nationwide. Women constitute an estimated 50 percent… 638c0073-e8aa-4a45-822d-6ae9f92bc025 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:06:35 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings Walks Free as MoJ Says It is Compelled to Drop Charges https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-walks-free-moj-says-it-compelled-drop-charges .... "It is, therefore, difficult if not inconceivable for me to conjecture or to arrive at any obvious conclusion, the actual damage to, if any, that UP and ALP  have suffered having already left the CPP, "Cllr. Cephus wrote the Monrovia City Court. The Ministry of  Justice has… b054c5ce-fe16-474d-9761-604a49999114 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:48:00 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: 'CPP Withdrawal Clause' Unconstitutional https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cpp-withdrawal-clause-unconstitutional ... Supreme Court of Liberia declares in a ruling that will forever reshape the country's political landscape, particularly regarding the legality of political collaboration framework documents and beyond, the right of NEC to enforce agreements between political parties. The Justices of the… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) 9a918c36-5779-44ab-bd24-725d023c240b Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:19:00 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Did CPP Investigative Report Lie on Cummings? https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-did-cpp-investigative-report-lie-cummings "The CPP investigative report suffers from significant defects in its scope of review, analytical rigor, and conclusions and cannot withstand scrutiny, provides no reliable substantiation for the allegations and wholly unsafe basis for any criminal prosecution,” — Omnia-Alaco Report  The… dopoejr@gmail.com (Robin Dopoe) bce2fe09-c632-4a44-b027-9f277917d8a9 Wed, 25 May 2022 04:17:26 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings to Miss Urey’s Testimonies https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-miss-ureys-testimonies The Monrovia City Court has granted Alexander Cummings, who is being tried by the state for forgery and criminal conspiracy, three weeks of absence as requested by his lawyers. In granting the request, Stipendiary Magistrate Jomah Jallah disclosed that the absence of Cummings will not… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) ab60e6bb-5f49-4221-9c56-da3a5a288f96 Fri, 20 May 2022 04:01:28 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: NEC Chair to Testify in Cummings Case https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-nec-chair-testify-cummings-case .... As Magistrate Jallah agrees with former Vice President Boakai’s legal team to subpoena the NEC chair to appear, testify and produce the so-called original framework document of the CPP The Monrovia City Court is expected to issue a subpoena for the Chairperson of the National Elections… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) 31b9e8fe-886a-4ab1-a77d-3ee4bde55e75 Tue, 03 May 2022 03:43:14 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Washing MOJ’s Dirty Clothes Outside? https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-washing-mojs-dirty-clothes-outside .... Justice Minister, Solicitor General trade jabs over prosecution of Cummings, others The Minister of Justice Cllr. Frank Musah Dean has demanded the country’s Solicitor General furnish his office with the proper evidence which provides the basis for the prosecution of Alexander B.… abednegodavis75@gmail.com (Abednego Davis) 3e64399b-d92d-42b0-9935-2e4083bc15f3 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:28:40 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: MOJ Wants Cummings’ Liberian Passport with U.S. Visa https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-moj-wants-cummings-liberian-passport-us-visa   liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) 0caabaf4-b095-4d29-9ee6-32806cf1feb2 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:21:00 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily Liberia: Cummings’ ANC Jibes at Boakai https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-cummings-anc-jibes-boakai The Alternative National Congress has tossed a shade on former Vice President Joseph Boakai of the Unity Party's failure to resolve the crisis in the defunct Collaborating Political Party as promised. The ANC, which is headed by Alexander Cummings, has jibed Boakai for remarking that the… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) fc40f77a-4c07-4751-82ee-2de7f303b476 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:39:24 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily