The High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has denied what it described as “allegations” circulating about its lack of commitment to implementing a referendum on the draft constitution, stressing that such claims do not reflect the reality of the legal and constitutional process being followed. The HNEC explained in a statement that the failure to implement the referendum was due to obstacles beyond its control, most notably the refusal;at previous stages; by both the High Council of State and the Government of National Accord to hold the referendum under the existing legal framework, which, according to the HNEC, prevented progress on this national entitlement. The HNEC further clarified that the Tenth Constitutional Amendment issued in March 2022 provided for the formation of a committee to address disputes related to the draft constitution. However, the committee failed to achieve its intended goal of reaching consensus on amending the draft, nor did the HNEC receive the amended version of the draft constitution that would legally allow it to resume referendum procedures. The HNEC emphasized that returning to the constitutional track requires adherence to the Tenth and Twelfth Constitutional Amendments, in addition to the availability of clear political consIt also stressed that its board has never been an obstacle to holding the referendum, reiterating its commitment to implementing any constitutional or electoral process legally referred to it in full compliance with the law and in a manner that safeguards the will of the Libyan people.

Source: Libya Observer January 04, 2026 20:24 UTC