{"id":88983,"date":"2026-04-04T13:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T13:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/cdc-europe-chapter-urges-senate-to-reject-weedor-nomination"},"modified":"2026-04-04T13:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T13:26:17","slug":"cdc-europe-chapter-urges-senate-to-reject-weedor-nomination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/cdc-europe-chapter-urges-senate-to-reject-weedor-nomination","title":{"rendered":"CDC Europe Chapter Urges Senate to Reject Weedor Nomination"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Monrovia- The Europe Chapter of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on the Liberian Senate to reject the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC), citing concerns over partisanship and threats to the integrity of Liberia\u2019s institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement signed by Roland King, Secretary General of CDC Europe Chapter Brussels, Belgium said its position is not rooted in political rivalry but in what it described as \u201cconstitutional uprightness and institutional independence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group accused President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of contradicting his own 2022 commitment to ensuring a \u201ccompetent and partisan-free NEC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the time, Boakai\u2014then a presidential candidate\u2014publicly criticized the Elections Commission and called for its restructuring over alleged bias.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis decision to nominate one of his own campaign supporters to chair the Commission stands in direct contradiction to that commitment,\u201d the statement noted.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC Europe Chapter referenced Mr. Weedor\u2019s conduct during the 2023 electoral process, alleging that he publicly aligned himself with claims of a first-round victory for the Unity Party\u2014claims that contradicted the NEC\u2019s official position at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The statement further linked Weedor\u2019s actions to those of former NEC Chairman James Fromoyan, who resigned in 2011 amid allegations of undermining the Commission\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA man who has so publicly demonstrated partisan bias&#8230;cannot be trusted to sit at the helm of the National Elections Commission,\u201d the group asserted.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC Europe Chapter emphasized that Liberia\u2019s legal framework clearly mandates the independence of the NEC. It cited Article 89 of the Constitution, which establishes the Commission as an autonomous body and Article 90(a), which addresses conflicts of interest. It also referenced Section 2.5 of the Elections Law, which prohibits political affiliation among Commissioners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese provisions do not exist as decoration,\u201d the statement said. \u201cThey exist because the framers of the Constitution understood what happens when they are ignored.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Drawing from regional precedents, the group warned of the dangers posed by compromised electoral institutions. It cited reports from international bodies, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and Amnesty International, documenting post-election violence across several African countries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLiberia has already paid a generational price for political violence. No partisan appointment&#8230;is worth a single Liberian life,\u201d the statement emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC Europe Chapter also raised alarm over Mr. Weedor\u2019s reported designation as Acting Chairman during the Senate\u2019s recess, warning that such a move grants him access to sensitive electoral materials prior to confirmation hearings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe powers of the chairmanship are already being exercised by a nominee whose neutrality is under serious question,\u201d the group cautioned.<\/p>\n<p>Appealing directly to lawmakers, the CDC Europe Chapter urged senators to exercise their constitutional oversight role responsibly. \u201cThe confirmation power vested in the Senate exists precisely for moments like this,\u201d the statement read. \u201cReject this nomination. Protect the integrity of the Commission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The group concluded by stressing that the credibility of Liberia\u2019s upcoming 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections will depend heavily on the independence and character of the NEC leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Liberia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. Monrovia- The Europe Chapter of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on the Liberian Senate to reject the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC), citing concerns over partisanship and threats to the integrity of Liberia\u2019s institutions. 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