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ADNews-Monrovia,Liberia: The House of Representatives’ decision to create 14 additional electoral districts has triggered widespread public criticism as the country continues to grapple with longstanding economic hardship.
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, lawmakers approved an act establishing the new districts across eight counties. If the Senate concurs, Montserrado County will receive four additional districts; Bong, Lofa and Nimba counties will receive two each; and Grand Bassa, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh and Margibi counties will each receive one. The additions would expand the number of electoral districts beyond the current 73 to 87.
The announcement was met with sharp rebuke from citizens who argue that expanding the Legislature is an unnecessary burden on public funds at a time when Liberia faces severe economic challenges.
“It makes no sense to create more districts when even the current 73 representatives and 30 senators are not meeting citizens’ expectations,” said Moses Hallie, a commercial driver in Monrovia.
Political activist Martin K. N. Kollie, writing from exile, condemned the move as wasteful. “What are Liberians benefiting from the first 103 seats that you’re occupying now that you want to create 14 more?” he wrote. “We should be focused on cutting your huge salaries and benefits to at most US$5,000. Create 14 factories, not 14 seats.”
Meanwhile, m any Liberians are echoing similar concerns on social media and in public forums, asserting that the decision does little to address unemployment, inflation and other pressing national issues.
As the bill awaits Senate review, public frustration continues to mount, with critics insisting that the country needs economic reforms,not more political offices.
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