Profile

Commissioner Boakai A. Dukuly has been serving as a Commissioner of the National Elections Commission of Liberia since August 2015.

His appointment followed five years of distinguished service as Vice Chairman of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights.

A seasoned legal professional and public servant, Commissioner Dukuly brings extensive experience in law, academia, and human rights governance.

He hails from Bomi County, Liberia, and is committed to advancing a democratic electoral system that promotes national reconciliation, peace, and the rule of law through free and transparent elections.

Education

• Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Virginia School of Law, USA
• Master of Comparative Legal Studies, Chicago-Kent College of Law, USA
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), University of Liberia

Professional Experience

Commissioner, National Elections Commission of Liberia (2015–Present)

Provides oversight for:

Counties: Maryland, Grand Kru, and Sinoe

Core Sections: Political Affairs, Legal, and Security

• Vice Chairman, Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR)
• Served a five-year tenure prior to NEC appointment
• Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Liberia
• Law Clerk to Judge Paula Manderfield, Michigan District Court, USA
• Adjunct Professor of Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
• Teaching Assistant, Department of Forestry, University of Liberia