Press Statement
8 October, 2005
End Of Campaign Period
The
NEC wishes to remind political parties and candidates
that the official campaign period will end on
Please be aware that the following actions constitute campaigning
and may not take place on Monday October 10, and Tuesday October 11, 2005;
a) Political rallies.
b) Political broadcasts, statements and political messages in
print and electronic media.
c) Posting of posters, flyers, buntings, advertisement on
billboards, public and private buildings and light poles.
d) Distributing or wearing t-shirts, caps and other promotional
items.
The NEC wishes to reiterate that parties, Independent candidates
and their supporters should refrain from the above actions following the
official closure of the campaign period, as such activity would constitute an
elections offence punishable under Chapter 10 of the 2004 amended Elections Laws.
In addition, on October 10 and October 11, the following actions
are not allowed within 100 meters of a voting
precinct:
a) Campaigning or canvassing for votes.
b) Displaying posters or any other material
related to the election.
c) Using a loudspeaker.
Polling staff will remove all campaign
materials from the 100 meter area around the entrance to a voting precinct.
Voting screens will be checked regularly during the day to ensure that no
political materials have been placed on them.
The NEC urges Liberians to use October 10 as a day to reflect on
the platforms and positions presented by political parties and candidates
during the campaign period.
All Liberians are encouraged to vote their minds and hearts, and
elect those leaders who they believe will achieve the most for the nation.
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