Supreme Court rejects Mary Karwor’s argument

Monrovia, Liberia – In a decision that upheld the National Election Commissioners’ declaration of J. Clarence Banks as the victor of District Number 2, Grand Bassa County in the general elections on October 10, 2023, the Supreme Court of Liberia decided against CDC Representative Candidate Mary Karwor.

The NEC named Independent Candidate J. Clarence Banks of Grand Bassa County’s District #2 the winner of the general elections held on October 10, 2023. Following the announcement of the results, legislator Mary Karwor, who was defeated in Grand Bassa District #2, filed an appeal with the NEC Board of Commissioners.

In its ruling on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the Supreme Court stated that mere allegations do not constitute proof, and unless the said allegation is supported by the evidence they shall remain mere allegations.

The verdict further said that in order for an election to be deemed illegal due to an electoral offence, the offence must be committed by the candidate or by a third party with the candidate’s knowledge and approval.

The Supreme Court has further mandated that the NEC proceed with accrediting Representative-elect J. Clarence Banks as the victor of the District 2, Grand Bassa County, representative seat.

To regain jurisdiction over the case, the clerk was directed to transmit a mandate to the NEC.

Reported by: Watson G. Richards

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