View on Africa: Liberia’s politically risky Supreme Court decision
Is the court action aimed at preventing George Weah from becoming the next president?
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After the 10 October Presidential election, the Supreme Court intervened to indefinitely postpone the presidential run off after Charles Brumskine of the Liberty Party complained of election fraud and irregularity. The Supreme Court’s decision, while legally well-grounded, remains politically risky.
This View on Africa is presented by ISS Senior Researcher Fonteh Akum. He will explore the political implications of the court decision given the view by many that the complaint was filed to keep George Weah from becoming Liberia’s next president.
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Every Wednesday from 11h00 - 12h00 CAT (09h00 - 10h00 GMT), ISS researchers from Dakar, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Pretoria provide expert analysis of major events and trends in Africa. Introductory remarks are followed by an online Q&A with participants.
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