IPNews-Monrovia: In an effort to promote peaceful election in Grand Kru County void of violence — mainly destruction of properties, as well as instigation of hates, invectives and divisions in the county during and after the electoral process, the campaign chairman of the ruling Congress of Democratic Change (CDC) has with met two of the opposition frontrunners in the County.

Grand Kru County District #2 Representative Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, in a brief and separate meetings with Senatorial candidate, Former District #2 Representative Numene T.H. Bartekwa and Dr. Alfred Toe Segbe on the on Friday said as he had told his candidate, Dr. Peter Sonpon Coleman, he urged them to refrain from making any divisive and hate speeches and promote the values of peace and social cohesion during the electoral process.

A staff to Rep. Koffa, who begged not to be name, said the campaign manager indicated that the county is the “common denominator” and everyone should uphold the peace.

Former Representative, Bartekwa and Dr. Segbe, accordingly, committed themselves to stand against violence and hate speeches.

The meetings were concluded with handshakes and photo shots.

The Friday’a meetings were held in the home of Rep. koffa at Sasstown down beach.

The CDC Grand Kru County Campaign manager furthered stated that the media should always lead in promoting peaceful electoral processes.

Both rivals and opposition in the Grand Kru Senatorial race are running as independent while the main contender and incumbent, Dr. Coleman is on the CDC ticket.

Meanwhile, Liberia’s electoral processes have been rocked tensions or violence over the years evidently with recent burning of properties in Grand Cape Mount County.
It started in Bomi County with clash between supporters of two candidates which resulted to many injuries.