Monrovia, Sept. 24 -- The Alternative National Congress(ANC) says Mr. Taa Wongbe is contesting the Nimba County Senatorial Midterm elections on his own and no longer has any association with the party.

In a statement Wednesday, the ANC through its National Secretary Aloysious Toe said: "Mr. Taa Wongbe has resigned from the ANC, as he made clear in a recent statement he posted on his Facebook page. He has also indicated his intention to pursue the Senatorial seat in Nimba-as an independent candidate."

The party's statement said Mr. Wongbe's action is based on his own decisions, as neither the Political Leader nor ANC as a whole had any involvement in his decision. "Additionally, the ANC has no basis to question his action, since he is no l...