Grassroots Development Movement Explained

The Grassroots Development Movement (GDM) is a political party in Liberia.[1] The GDM was certified by the National Elections Commission in May 2023.[2] The party ran in the 2023 Liberian elections and won no seats in the Senate or House of Representatives and received 2.2% of the vote in the presidential elections.[3] After being defeated in the first round of elections, the party's presidential candidate Edward W. Appleton endorsed the Unity Party candidate Joseph Boakai.[4]

Controversies

In voting precinct code 304005 the GDM was marked as the party for both Edward W. Appleton and VOLT candidate Jeremiah Whapoe on presidential record of count sheets.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Political Party - Grassroots Development Movement (GDM) . November 17, 2023 . necliberia.org.
  2. Web site: Lincoln G.. Peters. Liberia: NEC Certificates 10 New Political Parties. The New Dawn Liberia. AllAfrica. 31 May 2023. 20 November 2023.
  3. Web site: November 16, 2023 . Remarkably close and well administered run-off election . November 17, 2023.
  4. Web site: Johnson . Obediah . November 9, 2023 . Liberia: Split in Grassroot Development Movement over Appleton's 'Unilateral' JNB Endorsement . November 17, 2023 . frontpageafricaonline.com.
  5. Web site: Banwon . Olivia . October 15, 2023 . Yes, Grassroots Democratic Party (GDM) Is Recorded Twice on Presidential Record of the Count . November 17, 2023 . localvoicesliberia.com.

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