The National Elections Commission (NEC) has certificated two senators as winners from the 2020 special senatorial elections and referendum in Gbarpolu and Rivercess counties.
Senators Botoe Kanneh of Gbarpolu and Wellington Gevon Smith of Rivercess counties were certificated Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at a colorful and well-attended program, held on the compound of the NEC, 9th Street, Sinkor.
Performing the certification ceremony, the Chairperson of NEC, Davidetta Browne Lansanah, assured Liberians of the commitment and Constitutional mandate to conduct free, fair, credible and transparent elections throughout the country.
Cllr. Browne Lansanah reminded all Liberians that election is everybody’s business, and it was therefore binding on all Liberians to ensure peaceful elections at all times. The NEC boss said she wants all Liberians, including the National Elections Commission (NEC), to commit themselves to the rule of law, as it is the surest way of sustaining the peace and democracy of Liberia.
Responding, senators Botoe Kanneh and Wellington Gevon Smith praised the NEC for the transparent and credible conduct of the December 8, 2020 special senatorial elections and referendum in Liberia, regardless of the many challenges faced by the Commission during the process.