NEC-Liberia Budget Committee Opens Hearings for 2029 General Elections Preparations

Monrovia, Liberia – Tuesday, September 16, 2026

The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) Budget Committee has officially began receiving and reviewing proposed budgets from departments and sections across the Commission.

This exercise forms a critical part of preparations for the 2029 General Elections.

Oversight Commissioner for Budget, Mr. Barsee Leo Kpangbai, presided over the first budget hearing on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the NEC Headquarters in Monrovia, while Commissioner Floyd Oxley Sayor joined him at the hearing.

Officials emphasized the need for a realistic, comprehensive, and properly costed budget to support the Commission's preparations for the 2029 General Elections.

Draft budgets shall outline proposed activities, estimated costs, implementation timelines, and funding requirements.

Emphasis is placed on aligning departmental plans with the NEC Strategic Priorities and the 2029 Election Roadmap.

The exercise brings together heads of departments and key technical and administrative units, including Administration, Operations, ICT, External Relations, and the Comptroller.

Also participating are the Senior Accountant, Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Hearing Officer, and Directors and Heads of Budget and Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Records, Field Coordination, Gender, Civic and Voter Education (CVE), and Logistics.

This budget review process is intended to strengthen planning, resource allocation, accountability, and preparedness as the Commission advances toward the 2029 General Elections.

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