Court Freezes LFA Elections Following Legal Challenge from Presidential Hopeful

The race for the Liberia Football Association (LFA) presidency has hit a dramatic legal standstill. The Civil Law Court of Montserrado County has issued a Writ of Preliminary Injunction, effectively halting all electoral activities just weeks before the scheduled vote.

The order, handed down by Assigned Circuit Judge J. Boima Kontoe, comes in response to a petition filed by Cassell Anthony Kouh, President of FC Fassell and a prominent presidential hopeful

in the upcoming leadership race.

Kouh’s petition for a declaratory judgment takes aim at the heart of the LFA’s current administration. Named as respondents are: Mo Beyan (Elections Committee Chairperson),

Mustapha I. Raj (LFA President),

Sekou Konneh, Adolphus Dolo, and Jodie Reid Seton

Other senior members of the Elections Committee and LFA presiding officers.

The court’s directive is absolute that the LFA and its agents must "temporarily refrain" from any actions related to the election process until the underlying lawsuit is settled.

Judge Kontoe warned that any failure to comply with the restraining order could result in the arrest and incarceration of the respondents.

"Failure to file a response within the stipulated timeframe could lead to a default judgment against the respondents," the court warned.

The LFA was originally set to hold its Ordinary Elective Congress on April 18, 2026. However, with the court freezing all preparations, that date now hangs in the balance.

Kouh is seeking clarity on the legality of specific aspects of the electoral process. If the court finds merit in his challenge, the LFA may be forced to overhaul its election roadmap, potentially delaying the transition of power for months.

As the football community awaits the March 23 hearing, the LFA headquarters remains in a state of legal limbo.