Liberia Leads ECONEC Post-Election Follow-Up and Needs Assessment Mission to Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone - Tuesday, 21 September 2026

A delegation of election experts from the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) has arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to begin a week-long post-election follow-up and needs assessment mission.

National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) is leading the delegation, marking a significant moment of regional cooperation and electoral solidarity.

Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves, NEC Co-Chairperson, is heading the distinguished delegation of electoral professionals.

This mission runs from 20 to 26 September 2026 and brings together key electoral stakeholders across Sierra Leone.

On Monday, 21 September 2026, Cllr. Reeves and ECONEC delegation members held a pre-mission briefing in Freetown.

Engagements continued with a meeting at Office of the ECOWAS Resident Representative, setting a collaborative tone for the days ahead.

During this visit, delegation will meet with Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) and National Elections Watch (NEW).

Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves and delegation will meet with Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) also feature prominently on engagement schedule.

Ministry of Justice and Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) will welcome delegation members for critical discussions.

These conversations aim to strengthen democratic institutions and support peaceful electoral processes in Sierra Leone.

Representatives of Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) and All People's Congress (APC) will also engage with delegation.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will join these vital conversations about electoral integrity and sustainability.

This visit will conclude with a debriefing session alongside Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). Findings and recommendations will shape future electoral support and regional collaboration efforts.

Liberia's leadership of this ECONEC mission reflects an unwavering commitment to strengthening electoral democracy across West Africa.

 Regional cooperation and institutional capacity building remain central to NEC-Liberia's vision for credible governance.

Through NEC, Liberia continues to contribute meaningfully to electoral governance in sub-region and beyond. 

The Commission's conduct of 2023 General Elections stands as a recognized milestone in Liberia's post-war democratic journey.

This achievement highlights NEC's enduring role in advancing credible, transparent, and peaceful electoral processes.

Liberia remains dedicated to supporting its neighbors and building stronger democratic institutions throughout African continent.

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