MONROVIA, Liberia — The proposed True United Party has petitioned the Supreme Court of Liberia over what it describes as an extended delay by the National Elections Commission (NEC) in granting the party a permit to operate as a fully recognized political party.
The party says it has waited for nearly two years for the NEC to complete the process, despite having taken steps toward meeting the requirements for political party certification.
The True United Party is now seeking the intervention of the Supreme Court, filing a petition seeking a writ of mandamus against the National Elections Commission.
Through the legal action, the party is asking the Court to compel the NEC to act on its application and fulfill what the party considers to be its statutory responsibility.
The party has also questioned why, after nearly two years, it has yet to receive authorization to formally operate as a political party.
The development comes as the proposed party intensifies its call for clarity and accountability from the elections authority, arguing that prolonged inaction could undermine its ability to participate fully in Liberia’s political process.
The Supreme Court has previously entertained petitions for writs of mandamus involving the NEC, including cases challenging the Commission’s failure to carry out alleged legal obligations.
The True United Party is now awaiting the Court’s response to its petition and the reliefs being requested against the elections body.
