Monrovia, Liberia; March 31, 2026: Liberia has taken a major step toward deepening democratic governance and political cohesion with the formal inauguration of the Secretariat of the Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPCC) on Friday, 27 March 2026, in Monrovia. The event marked a renewed commitment to structured political dialogue and collaboration among political parties. Representatives from political parties, the National Elections Commission (NEC), government institutions, civil society, and development partners attended the ceremony, underscoring a collective resolve to sustain peace and foster inclusive political processes. Speaking at the event, Gabriel B. Saydee, Jr., National Coordinator of the IPCC Secretariat, emphasized the historic responsibility of political actors to prioritize national unity over individual party interests. The initiative forms part of ongoing UNDP and partner support through the Liberia Electoral Support Project, aimed at ensuring that Liberia’s democracy remains peaceful, inclusive, and resilient.
