PUL Interim Committee releases timetable for rerun 

(Monrovia – 4 September 2024): In keeping with the mandate of the Resident Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County, the Press Union of Liberia Interim Committee (IC) announces the timetable for the rerun of the November 19, 2022 disputed election.

The Union will convene an Extraordinary Congress to rerun the election on September 21, 2024, at the SKD Sports Complex in Monrovia.

Ahead of the rerun, the IC will release the second provisional membership roster for verification from September 5 to 10. The final membership roll will be released on September 14th, consistent with the Union’s Constitution and Code of Conduct, after the list is cleaned as mandated by the Court.

On 16 September, the Committee will restate the candidates in the 2022 disputed election and open campaign.

From 17-20 September, the Committee will handle logistics and outstanding issues, including printing ballot papers.

On the day of the extraordinary congress, there will be a candidates’ debate, followed by polling, counting, and an announcement of votes. Grievances arising from the process will be received as of the announcement until 4:pm on the 22^nd instant, while the Committee will address grievances on the 23^rd.

The induction of officers-elect will take place on September 30th, which is the 60th Anniversary of the Union. The IC will work with those elected on September 24th to prepare for the induction ceremony.