.... EU Election Observation Mission says President used state resources to gain unfair political advantage
In the aftermath of the October 10 polls, President George Weah is facing allegations of"disproportionate" use of"state resources", which distorted the political playing field.
"The disproportionate spending on behalf of the ruling party, the Coalition for Democratic Change , distorted the fairness of the campaign," said Andreas Schieder, the head of the EU Election Mission."EU observation showed an obvious disparity in terms of resources available to CDC for the presidential campaign in all 15 counties in terms of billboards, posters, vehicles, and t-shirts, etc.
The report, which also covers issues relating to electoral framework and administration, noted that while the country's campaign finance regulations are overall in line with international standards, the lack of enforcement failed to ensure transparency and a level playing field.
The mission, however, commended Liberians for turning out to vote on October 10, saying that Liberian voters demonstrated commitment to the democratic process"by participating in great numbers." Leopoldo Lopez Gil, Head of Delegation of Members of the European Parliament, added:"As democratically elected politicians, my Parliamentarian colleagues and I urge all political leaders to accept the election's outcome and address peacefully any disputes via the courts."There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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