MONROVIA – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially disqualified social media personality Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, popularly known as Prophet Key, from participating in the upcoming Nimba County by-election, scheduled for April 22, 2025. According to the NEC, Yeazehn was rejected after submitting a fraudulent voter registration card during the nomination process, a violation that rendered him ineligible to contest in the race.
In a statement issued today, the NEC reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the country’s electoral laws, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a credible and transparent electoral process. The Commission noted that it would continue to ensure that all candidates meet the legal requirements and that any violations are promptly addressed.
Following his disqualification, Yeazehn, who is known for his online influence, took to Facebook to express his frustration with the decision. He accused the NEC of intentionally hindering his ability to file an appeal within the 48-hour window required by law. Yeazehn claimed that the NEC sent him a rejection letter but failed to deliver it to his email in a timely manner, thus preventing him from responding within the necessary period. “NEC sent me a rejection letter but failed to send it to my email, knowing fully well I got 48 hours to respond. My lawyer said I got a good case, but NEC played on me by not giving me the letter on time so I could appeal within 48 hours,” he wrote.
Yeazehn also alleged that NEC had refused to provide his representative with a signed copy of the rejection letter while he was in Nimba. He further claimed that the NEC’s Co-Chairperson, Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves, declined to sign the document, hinting at possible internal disagreements within the electoral body regarding the decision.
