MONROVIA – The Civil Law Court has issued an order for the eviction of the National Elections Commission (NEC) from a disputed property located on 9th Street in Sinkor. The court has granted possession of the property to the estate of the late Francis Marshall.
In a ruling by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court for Montserrado County, the court directed the county sheriff to remove the NEC, its officials, and any occupants acting under its authority from the premises. The property is to be handed over to the plaintiffs, represented by the administratrix of the estate, Mai Thompson, and co-plaintiff Godwin Marshall.
The writ of possession, dated April 15, follows a prior court decision made on April 13 during the court’s March term. The judge had previously ordered the immediate enforcement of the eviction and the return of the property to the plaintiffs.
Additionally, the court instructed the sheriff to complete all necessary documentation outlining how the eviction process is executed and ensure that official records are filed accordingly.
This case revolves around the ownership and control of prime real estate in the Sinkor area, a central district of Monrovia. It highlights ongoing land disputes between public institutions, such as the NEC, and private estates in Liberia, bringing attention to the broader issue of land rights and property conflicts in the country.
