The latest expression of concern comes from the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) and the Liberia Elections Observation Network (LEON), with the two frontline organizations in the elections business expressing grave concern over the slow pace of progress by the National Elections Commission (NEC) on key processes leading toward the holding of the 2023 elections. NEC is the authorized body responsible for the conduct of elections for all public offices within the territorial confines of Liberia. Oscar Bloh stated that such delays leading to the conduct of the electoral process are an early warning indicator for conflict and, as such, it should not be taken lightly. These factors combined have the potential to reduce public trust in the electoral process,” the groups furthered. LEON and ECC are the largest domestic elections observation groups comprising a network of several civil society organizations in Liberia and are working together to ensure the credibility and integrity of electoral management in Liberia.

Source: Daily Observer November 07, 2022 10:34 UTC