Monrovia, May 19 -- River Cess County Senator Wellington Geevon-Smith has dismissed his Administrative Assistant, Stephen Thomas Grant, for declaring his intention to contest against Representative Alex Joe Grant in the 2029 elections. The senator made the decision public on Friday, May 16, confirming that the dismissal followed Stephen Grant's announcement to challenge Rep. Joe Grant of Electoral District #1-someone the senator described as his closest ally in the River Cess Legislative Caucus.

Senator Geevon-Smith said he became aware of Stephen Grant's political ambition through social media posts and community meetings organized during the legislative break. He said the move caught him by surprise given the longstanding relationship ...