Monrovia- The Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the seizure and sale of properties belonging to the National Elections Commission (NEC) in a bid to satisfy a judgment debt of US$171,105.00 owed to M-TOSH Prints Media, Inc.
By Jaheim T. [email protected]
The order, contained in a writ of execution issued under the signature of Associate Judge Chan-Chan A. Paegar and Clerk J. Amos F. Gbowah, mandates Acting Sheriff Emmanuel Morris to move against the assets of the elections body, represented by its Chairperson, Mrs. Davidetta Brown-Lansanah, and the Board of Commissioners.
The writ directs the Sheriff to “seize and expose for sale the land, goods and chattels” of NEC to raise the money owed. If movable assets cannot cover the amount, the court ordered the seizure of NEC’s real properties.
In a striking portion of the order, the writ warns that if no assets are found, the Sheriff must bring the “living body” of NEC Chairperson Lansanah, the Board of Commissioners, and other authorized officers before the Commercial Court to be dealt with according to law.
The case stems from an action of debt filed by M-TOSH Prints Media, Inc., represented by Mr. Varney A. Fahnbulleh, which led to the court’s ruling in favor of the private printing company.
The NEC, Liberia’s electoral body responsible for conducting national elections, now faces the humiliation of a public asset seizure — or, failing that, the direct appearance of its Chairperson and top officials before the bench.
The writ, issued on August 12, 2025, underscores the judiciary’s growing impatience with government institutions failing to honor contractual and financial obligations to private businesses.
The development raises serious questions about the NEC’s financial management, accountability, and credibility, especially as the institution remains central to Liberia’s democratic governance.
In brief response, NEC Chairperson, Lansanah, who arrived after the Sheriff have left, said that she has to consult the legal department of the institution to determine whether the nature of the seizure.
