House of Representatives Approves Creation of 14 New Districts in 8 Counties, Raising Total Seats to 87

Capitol Hill, Liberia: House of Representatives Approves Creation of 14 New Districts, Raising Total Seats to 87

The House of Representatives has voted to expand its membership from 73 to 87 seats, approving the creation of 14 new electoral districts. The measure now awaits concurrence from the Senate before it can become law.

According to the proposal, the new districts will be distributed across nine counties based on population growth and representation needs. The breakdown is as follows:

• Bong County: 2 additional seats
• Grand Bassa County: 1 additional seat
• Grand Cape Mount County: 1 additional seat
• Grand Gedeh County: 1 additional seat
• Lofa County: 2 additional seats
• Margibi County: 1 additional seat
• Montserrado County: 4 additional seats
• Nimba County: 2 additional seats

In total, the redistribution adds 14 seats to the Legislature. Lawmakers supporting the measure say the expansion is necessary to ensure equitable representation as populations continue to shift and grow across the country.

The proposal will be forwarded to the Senate for consideration in the coming days. If approved, the new districts would be implemented ahead of the next election cycle.