MONROVIA – In a legal development, the Commercial Court has ordered the closure of the National Elections Commission (NEC) headquarters in Sinkor following the issuance of a Writ of Execution due to a failure to pay a judgment debt of US$171,105 to M-TOSH Prints Media Inc.
The writ, formally signed by Associate Judge Chan-Chan A. Paegar, mandates the Acting Sheriff of the Court, Emmanuel Morris, to seize the NEC’s land, goods, and other chattels. Should the movable assets fall short of covering the debt, the court has further ordered that NEC’s real property be subject to seizure.
The origin of the lawsuit dates back to unpaid financial obligations owed by NEC, which have not been settled despite a prior judgment issued by the Court on June 3, 2025. Represented by Mr. Varney A. Fahnbulleh, M-TOSH Prints Media Inc. sought legal recourse after the Commission failed to meet its financial responsibilities.
The writ also requires the presence of NEC Executive Chairperson Mrs. Davidetta Brown Lansanah and other authorized commissioners before the Associate Judge unless the debt is paid or a settlement is reached. According to the Court’s directives, any proceeds from the sale of seized assets will be allocated to the plaintiff, with a portion reserved for court costs.
This situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by government institutions in Liberia regarding financial management and contractual obligations, as the NEC grapples with the repercussions of this legal action.
