“I Didn’t Solicit Bribe”Liberia’s Deputy Chief of Mission, USA

“As a Diplomat, we have the responsibility to represent our government and to negotiate on behalf of same, in the areas of Foreign Relations, Economics and Trade, Education and Culture. These responsibilities have been fully met in my capacity now as Deputy Chief of Mission, at the Liberian embassy in Washington D.C., and before when I served as Second Secretary, and later as First secretary and Consul.

Startling Revelation On Taylor’s Connections

“Regarding Charles Taylor meddling in Liberian electoral process, we have proof that he continues to pay money to several Liberian politicians. On Feb. 26 one of Charles Taylor’s emissaries paid US $150, 000 (One Hundred & Fifty Thousand dollars). In a email sent to the emissary, Mr. Taylor said: "You must do as directed, time is not on our side, in difficult time we look up to our friends. Let me know. Thanks."

Elections 2005: First Presidential debate

In the first of a series of debates, Radio Veritas brought together Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Unity Party (UP) Varney Sherman of Liberia Action party (LAP), Dr. Togba-Nah Tipoteh of a coalition that includes the United People’s Party (UPP) and the Liberian People’s Party (LPP) and Dr. Roland Massaquoi of the National Patriotic Party. Members of these parties have had a certain impact in the recent history of the nation. Had it not been for the uncertainties created by the George Weah factor, any of these candidates could stand a great chance of winning the elections.

LIBERIAN ELECTIONS RESULTS FROM 1847 - 1997

27 September 1847 Constitutional Referendum
Main Points: President with executive powers, Bicameral legislature, Only Africans and their descendents can obtain the right to vote, Only landowners have voting rights
Registered Voters: N/A
Total Votes: N/A [Voter Turnout: N/A]
Invalid/Blank Votes: N/A
Total Valid Votes: 272

May 1955 Presidential Election
Registered Voters: N/A
Total Votes: N/A [Voter Turnout: N/A]
Invalid/Blank Votes: N/A
Total Valid Votes: 246,055

15 October 1985 Presidential Election
Registered Voters: N/A
Total Votes: N/A [Voter Turnout: N/A]
Invalid/Blank Votes: N/A
Total Valid Votes: 519,040

19 July 1997 Presidential Election
Registered Voters: N/A
Total Votes: N/A [Voter Turnout: 89.0% (approx.)]
Invalid/Blank Votes: N/A
Total Valid Votes: 621,880

19 July 1997 Legislative Election*
Registered Voters: N/A
Total Votes: N/A [Voter Turnout: 89.0% (approx.)]
Invalid/Blank Votes: N/A
Total Valid Votes: 621,880

Estimates of voters registered for October 11, 2005 elections: 1 million to 1.7 millions

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