Liberia: 'Nasty' Senatorial Elections for Incumbents

Provisional exit polls from the 15 counties in Liberia are showing some intriguing results with incumbent senators looking shaky in their quest to hold on to power.

Montserrado County Senatorial Polls shows that former soccer star George Weah of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), is leading what seems a landslide against Independent Candidate Robert A. Sirleaf, Liberty Party's Benjamin Sanvee and Dr. J. Christopher Z. Neyor, former head of the National Oil Company of Liberia.

With polling over in the midterm special senatorial election in all 15 counties, incumbent senators are having rocky path to maintain their grip on power as Liberia most populous Montserrado County looks likely to award soccer legend Weah his first elected post.

Four counties are so far showing glaring signs of who might get the one slot to the Capitol come January 2015 while others are still having ups and downs.

Montserrado looks sealed and dusted for Weah, Grand Cape Mount nearly done for Cllr. Varney Sherman, Grand Bassa Jonathan Kaipay, Prince Johnson topping in Nimba.

Provisional results indicate that Weah is in wide lead at nearly all polling places in Montserrado County with his main contender Robert A. Sirleaf trailing far behind.

From the numbers the margin between Weah and his nearest rival Sirleaf looks highly unlikely to overturn, meaning Weah is certain of a legislative seat after two successive attempts proved unsuccessful.

Findley in Trouble

In Grand Bassa County where the incumbent, Gbehzongar Findley is the Senate pro Temp, he appears loosing grip on his lucrative post with the Liberty Party of Jonathan Kaipay taking an early lead.

Incumbent Senator, Findley voted at the administration building precinct, where many other voters had already gathered to exercise their franchise. Findley was upbeat about the process and told reporters that he's optimistic about claiming a victory at the end of the competition.

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Liberia: 'Nasty' Senatorial Elections for Incumbents