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Thursday, November 2, 2017
Liberia’s Supreme Court postponed the country’s presidential run-off election until it considers a challenge to the first round. One of the candidates, the third-place finisher Charles Brumskine, has challenged the results, alleging fraud.
The run-off was set to take place on November 7, pitting the top two candidates, former soccer star George Weah and Vice President Joseph Boakai.
In a writ issued late on October 31, the court instructed Brumskine’s Liberty Party and the National Elections Commission to file briefs by November 2. It was unclear if the court would rule before the official run off date.
“This is a big step in the right direction,” Liberty Party Chairman Benjamin Sanvee said in a statement. “Thankfully, the Court recognizes the gravity of the issues, and has taken action in defense of the law and democracy.”
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