Liberia Football Association Resumes Election Process After Court Lifts Injunction

Published: April 15, 2026

MONROVIA — The Liberia Football Association has resumed preparations for its 2026 elections after a Civil Law Court in Montserrado County lifted an injunction that had stalled the process, pushing the vote from its original April 18 date to May 15 in Paynesville City.

The Sixth Judicial Circuit court issued its ruling April 9, freeing the LFA’s Independent Elections Committee to restart preparations for the Elective Congress, which had been originally scheduled for Maryland County before the legal challenge forced a postponement and change of venue.

In a statement released April 13, the LFA said FIFA had been notified of the ruling and was closely tracking the remaining steps. “FIFA has officially acknowledged receipt of the update and remains engaged as they continue to closely monitor every step of the remaining process to ensure it complies with FIFA Statutes and the LFA Electoral Code,” the association said.

The election will proceed under the March 8, 2026 LFA Elections Guidelines, which presidential aspirant Cassell A. Kuoh had challenged in court. The Independent Elections Committee said the guidelines remain valid and binding despite the legal contest.

Candidate registration opened April 13 and closes April 17 at 5 p.m., with all applications and fees to be submitted to the LFA Secretariat at its Swankamore Community headquarters. Vetting and publication of the official candidate list will follow between April 18 and April 30.

Independent Elections Committee Chairperson Cllr. Meo D. Beyan said the process would meet both local and international standards. “The conducting of the election will be free, fair, and credible and in line with the LFA Statute 2018 as amended, FIFA Regulations, and CAF Codes,” Beyan said.

The LFA said it remains committed to a credible outcome. “We will conduct a transparent, fair and democratic election process that fosters the growth of football in Liberia,” the association said in its statement.

The resumption has brought relief to coaches, players and club officials who had grown frustrated during the injunction period over fears that prolonged delays would disrupt development programs. With FIFA monitoring and firm deadlines now in place, the May 15 congress is set to be a pivotal moment for the governance of football in Liberia.