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NEC Liberia An independent electoral body with the integrity and capacity for managing credible, free and transparent elections in Liberia.

Duties of NEC

The primary duties of NEC include administering and enforcing all laws related to the conduct of elections throughout the Republic of Liberia. Besides, NEC also proposes to the National Legislature for enactment, suspension of, and amendment to, and repeal of, any provision of the Elections Law. The Commission further provides accreditation to, and registers all political parties and independent candidates who meet the minimum requirements set by the Commission. NEC also revokes the registration and accreditation of an already legal party only upon the judicial determination by a court of competent jurisdiction, in accordance with due process. Also included in NEC’s functions are to hold all elections for elected public offices, including chieftaincy and all referenda and declare the results thereof. The Commission also formulates and enforces guidelines controlling the conduct of all elections to elective public offices, which guidelines shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution and Elections Law of Liberia. NEC maintains a register of all qualified voters which shall be subject to inspection. It also establishes electoral constituencies in every political Sub-Division in accordance with population figures. Also included in its functions are maintaining registration documents of political parties and prescribe the kinds of records to be kept by all political parties and independent candidates.

NEC Liberia COMMISSIONERS JOIN GLOBAL ELECTION LEADERS AT A-WEB CONFERENCE IN THE PHILIPPINESMANILA, Philippines | 15 Oc...
15/10/2026

NEC Liberia COMMISSIONERS JOIN GLOBAL ELECTION LEADERS AT A-WEB CONFERENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

MANILA, Philippines | 15 October 2026 — Two Commissioners of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) are participating in the 7th General Assembly and International Conference of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) in Manila, Philippines.

Commissioners Josephine Gaye and Cllr. Ernestine Morgan Awar have commenced engagements with fellow leaders of election management bodies from across the world, exchanging experiences and exploring opportunities to strengthen international electoral cooperation.

Hosted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) of the Philippines, the gathering features the formal handover of A-WEB’s chairmanship to the Philippines, marking a new chapter in the association’s leadership.

The conference brings together global election leaders to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges in modern election administration, with emphasis on electoral integrity, innovation, inclusivity, institutional resilience, and stronger partnerships among member election management bodies.

As the Philippines assumes the chairmanship of A-WEB, the gathering underscores the importance of international collaboration and shared learning in advancing credible, transparent, and inclusive electoral processes worldwide.

NEC-Liberia remains committed to strengthening democratic governance and promoting credible elections through international partnerships, knowledge exchange, and continued engagement with the global electoral community.

For more updates, stay connected with NEC Liberia at www.necliberia.org or follow us on Facebook: nec-liberia.

BEYOND THE BALLOT: NEC Liberia EXPLORES AI-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO ELECTORAL CHALLENGESAbuja, Nigeria | 14 October 2026 — F...
14/10/2026

BEYOND THE BALLOT: NEC Liberia EXPLORES AI-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO ELECTORAL CHALLENGES

Abuja, Nigeria | 14 October 2026 — From detecting election misinformation to strengthening cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking center stage in regional efforts to protect electoral integrity, with Liberia participating in ongoing discussions in Abuja, Nigeria.

The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) is represented by Commissioner Barsee Leo Kpangbai and Technology Expert, Mr. S. Isaac Zahn, at the conference, which brings together election administrators, technology specialists, journalists, and democracy stakeholders to examine the opportunities and risks of AI in elections.

Discussions are focusing on the use of AI in voter education, election planning, and information verification, alongside growing concerns about deepfakes, digital manipulation, and cybersecurity threats ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections.

For Liberia, the engagement offers valuable regional perspectives on responsible technology use, institutional preparedness, and safeguarding public trust in electoral processes.

For more updates, stay connected with NEC Liberia at www.necliberia.org or on Facebook: necliberia.

NEC Liberia, UN Women Advance Gender and Disability Inclusion Through Staff TrainingMonrovia, Liberia | 14 October 2026 ...
14/10/2026

NEC Liberia, UN Women Advance Gender and Disability Inclusion Through Staff Training

Monrovia, Liberia | 14 October 2026 — The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia), with support from UN Women Liberia, is conducting another phase of Gender and Social Inclusion Training for its staff in Monrovia.

The three-day training which runs from: 14-16 October 2026 is building on the Commission’s ongoing efforts to strengthen staff capacity in gender equality and disability inclusion.

Participants are using the BRIDGE Module on Gender and Disability Inclusion, alongside the NEC Gender Policy, to deepen their understanding of inclusive electoral practices and promote the meaningful participation of all citizens in the electoral process.

Speaking at the opeining session, NEC Co-Chairperson, Cllr. P. Teplah Reeves and Commissioner Boakai A. Dukuly, called for active participation of the staff in the exercise.

UN Women Liberia and UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) are also represented at the event.

The initiative underscores the NEC’s commitment to building a more inclusive, accessible, and participatory electoral system in Liberia.

For more updates, stay connected with NEC Liberia at www.necliberia.org or on Facebook: necliberia

LIBERIA PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL WORKSHOP TO VALIDATE AI GUIDELINES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IN WEST AFRICAAbuja, Nig...
12/10/2026

LIBERIA PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL WORKSHOP TO VALIDATE AI GUIDELINES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION IN WEST AFRICA

Abuja, Nigeria | 12 October 2026 — A regional workshop on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in election administration is underway in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together electoral stakeholders from across West Africa to validate guidelines designed to promote the ethical, transparent, and responsible application of AI in electoral processes.

Liberia is represented at the two-day workshop, running from 12-13 October 2026, by Commissioner Barsee Leo Kpangbai and the Deputy Executive Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT),
S. Isaac Zahn, at the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia).

According to a dispatch from Abuja, the workshop aims to validate the Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Election Administration in West Africa, developed under the auspices of the Network of Electoral Commissions of ECOWAS Member States (ECONEC).

The workshop brings together electoral commissioners, technology experts, and other stakeholders, including Mr. Abdoulaye Sylla, ECONEC Chairman and head of Senegal’s electoral commission, and Commissioner Koroma of Sierra Leone’s electoral commission, among other regional representatives.

Discussions are expected to focus on the draft guidelines, their underlying principles, and practical considerations for integrating AI into election administration while safeguarding electoral integrity, transparency, accountability, and public trust.

The workshop also features discussions on Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its planned application of AI in the conduct of the country’s 2027 General Elections.

In Liberia, AI-related tools are increasingly being explored and utilized, particularly by the NEC’s Communications Section and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department.

NEC Liberia is also considering opportunities to expand the responsible use of emerging technologies in preparation for the 2029 General Elections.

Liberia’s participation underscores the NEC’s commitment to regional cooperation, technological innovation, and the continuous improvement of electoral processes through responsible and transparent technology adoption.

For more information and updates, visit the NEC’s official website at NEC Liberia⁠ or follow on Facebook at NEC Liberia ().

Western Liberia Stakeholders Call for Year-Round Civic Education, Inclusive Voter OutreachRobertsport, Grand Cape Mount ...
09/10/2026

Western Liberia Stakeholders Call for Year-Round Civic Education, Inclusive Voter Outreach

Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, 8 October 2026 —Stakeholders from four counties in western Liberia have called for sustainable funding, continuous civic education, and expanded community outreach to strengthen citizens’ participation in elections and promote an informed electorate.

The call is contained in a resolution adopted at the Western Regional Civic and Voter Education (CVE) Strategy Consultation in Robertsport, following deliberations involving stakeholders from Lower Montserrado, Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Cape Mount Counties.

The resolution identifies key gaps encountered during the 2023 electoral process and recommends that the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) and its partners integrate the proposed measures into the CVE Strategy 2026–2030 and its costed implementation framework.

Participants emphasized the need for predictable funding, trained community-based educators, adequate educational materials, and stronger decentralized structures to support year-round civic education across counties, districts, schools, and communities.

They also called for inclusive outreach targeting women and girls, youth and first-time voters, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.

Belleh, Komba, Gola Konneh, and Porkpa Districts were specifically identified as areas requiring increased attention.

To reach underserved communities, the resolution recommends using community radio, mobile phones, town criers, town hall meetings, and trusted local leaders to deliver timely electoral information in local languages.

Stakeholders further highlighted the need for simplified voter education materials and practical demonstrations to address ballot-marking confusion and reduce invalid ballots.

They proposed considering a single-thumbprint ballot-marking method for the 2029 elections only if permitted by applicable electoral law and formally approved by the NEC.

The resolution also calls for stronger coordination between the NEC and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), balanced media coverage, responsible voter education by political parties, and active engagement of traditional and religious leaders, without compromising the Commission’s independence and political neutrality.

To measure progress, participants recommended clear performance indicators assessing citizens’ electoral knowledge, participation in civic education, accessibility for marginalized groups, public confidence in the NEC, voter-roll quality, and reductions in invalid ballots.

Meanwhile, NEC Liberia Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, Mr. Samuel B Cole, assured the participants of the Commission's readiness to improve civic and voter education throughout the electoral cycle.

Mr. Robert Irish of the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) applauded thr participants for their contributions to improve CVE, and urged them to remain engaged with the NEC in the conduct of elections.

The consultation reinforces a shared commitment to building an informed, inclusive, and actively engaged Liberian citizenry for sustainable democracy.

For more updates, stay connected with NEC Liberia at www.necliberia.org or Facebook: necliberia

09/10/2026

Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County | 9 October 2026ㅡFormal Closing Ceremony of Phase Two of the Regional Consultation on the Civc and Voter Education (CVE).

Implemented by the NEC Liberia, the CVE Strategy Consultation is supported by the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) through funding from the European Union in Liberia, the Governments of Sweden and Ireland.

Keep following NEC Liberia at www.necliberia.org or Facebook: necliberia

Highlights from Day 1 of the Regional Consultation on the Civic and Voter Education (CVE) Strategy in Robertsport, Grand...
08/10/2026

Highlights from Day 1 of the Regional Consultation on the Civic and Voter Education (CVE) Strategy in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount.

For more updates, stay connected with NEC Liberia at www.necliberia.org or Facebook: necliberia

Well done to NEC Civic and Voter Education Section, and the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) funded by the European Union in Liberia, Sweden and Ireland.

08/10/2026

The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) is continuing its regional consultations on the Civic and Voter Education (CVE) Strategy, with stakeholders from across the region now gathered in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, to share perspectives and shape a strategy that promotes informed, inclusive, and meaningful participation throughout Liberia’s electoral cycle.

Watch highlights from the opening session held earlier on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

Building an Informed Citizenry | Strengthening Public Participation in ElectionsRobertsport, Grand Cape Mount County | 8...
08/10/2026

Building an Informed Citizenry | Strengthening Public Participation in Elections

Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County | 8 October 2026 — Promoting inclusion, encouraging civic participation, and fostering peaceful engagement are essential to conducting credible, transparent, and inclusive elections.

As part of the ongoing Regional Stakeholders Consultation on the Civic and Voter Education (CVE) Strategy, about 40 participants have gathered in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, to provide inputs into the development of a new strategy ahead of the 2029 General Elections.

The participants are drawn from Bomi, Gbarpolu, Lower Montserrado, and host Grand Cape Mount County.

Opening the CVE engagement on behalf of the NEC Board of Commissioners (NEC-Liberia), Commissioner Cllr. Ernestine Morgan Awar reminded participants that their contributions will help enrich the draft strategy and inform its subsequent validation and implementation.

Commissioner Awar emphasized that public participation in developing the NEC-CVE Strategy will help identify what is working, what needs to be strengthened, and which approaches are most effective in reaching citizens throughout the electoral cycle.

Meanwhile, NEC Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, Mr. Samuel B Cole, in his presentation, enlightened stakeholders on the importance of democracy and meaningful public participation.

He urged citizens to act responsibly by engaging constructively and meaningfully throughout elections.

For his part, Mr. Robert Irish, Inclusive Electoral Process and Reform Specialist of the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP), described CVE as a vital component of any credible electoral process.

He highlighted invalid votes as a serious challenge that must be adequately addressed through effective and sustained civic and voter education.

Mr. Irish noted that effective CVE strategies provide voters with essential information on where, how, and when to vote, while also encouraging citizens to participate responsibly and cast their ballots correctly.

The Robertsport engagement represents the second phase of the CVE Regional Stakeholders Consultation, with subsequent consultations expected to take place in Ganta and Harper in the coming weeks.

The initiative is jointly implemented and co-funded by the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) and the UNDP-Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP), with additional support from the European Union in Liberia, Sweden, and Ireland.

Stay connected with NEC Liberia through www.necliberia.org and Facebook: NECLiberia.

Stakeholders Call for Year-Round Civic and Voter EducationBuchanan, Grand Bassa County | 6 October 2026 — Stakeholders h...
06/10/2026

Stakeholders Call for Year-Round Civic and Voter Education

Buchanan, Grand Bassa County | 6 October 2026 — Stakeholders have called for a shift in Liberia’s Civic and Voter Education (CVE) approach, urging the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) to move from election-focused activities to a continuous, inclusive and citizen-centered process throughout the electoral cycle.

The call was made Tuesday, 6 October 2026 in a resolution unanimously adopted following the first regional stakeholder consultation on the draft NEC Civic and Voter Education Strategy 2026–2030.

Participants identified inadequate human, financial and logistical resources, limited reach to rural and underserved communities, language and literacy barriers, weak coordination, limited youth and first-time voter engagement, and inadequate monitoring and feedback mechanisms as key challenges.

They also highlighted the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, calling for stronger communication, media engagement and public information mechanisms.

Continuous CVE

Stakeholders drawn from Margibi, Sinoe, Rivercess and Grand Bassa County, recommended that the NEC institutionalize CVE as a year-round electoral-cycle intervention, supported by annual workplans and dedicated budgets.

They called for stronger and professionalized CVE staffing, including county-level capacity, regular training and Training-of-Trainers programmes, as well as standardized CVE curricula and guides for facilitators.

The resolution also recommends greater inclusion of women, youth, first-time voters, persons with disabilities and marginalized communities, with CVE messages tailored to different literacy levels, local languages and community needs.

Stronger Partnerships and Outreach

Participants called for a National CVE Partnership Framework bringing together government institutions, civil society, political parties, media, educational institutions, religious and traditional leaders, youth and women’s organizations, professional bodies and transport unions.

They also recommended expanding CVE through radio, community meetings, social media, local-language programming, jingles, town criers and religious platforms, while strengthening mechanisms to counter misinformation and disinformation.

The stakeholders further called for CVE to be integrated into schools and universities through relevant curricula, CVE clubs, teacher training, research and evidence generation.

Sustainable and Accountable CVE

The resolution calls for a fully costed CVE Strategy and annual budgets covering national, county and community-level interventions, supported by government allocations and partnerships with development partners, civil society and other stakeholders.

A stronger Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework was also recommended to track results through measurable indicators, field monitoring, surveys, focus groups and citizen-feedback mechanisms.

In their unanimous resolution, the stakeholders emphasized that the ultimate goal should be to ensure that every Liberian has access to timely, accurate, relevant and understandable civic and voter information, enabling citizens to participate meaningfully in democratic governance—not only on Election Day, but throughout the electoral cycle.

The resolution was adopted in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, on October 6, 2026.

Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of the NEC Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Cllr. Ernestine Morgan Awar applauded the participants for their contributions and commended the UNDP-Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) for its continued support.

Commissioner Awar reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening and expanding civic and voter education across Liberia, particularly to ensure that citizens are reached throughout the electoral cycle.

During the two-day CVE Strategy consultation, presentations highlighting key electoral and institutional reforms were delivered by NEC Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, Mr. Samuel B. Cole; UNDP-LESP’s Robert Irish; and representatives of the NEC Civic and Voter Education, Communications, and Gender Sections.

The second phase of the Regional CVE Strategy Consultation is scheduled for Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, from 8–9 October 2026.

Implemented by the NEC Liberia and UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP), the CVE Strategy Consultation is supported by European Union in Liberia, Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia and Ireland.

For more updates, continue following NEC Liberia on Facebook at necliberia and visit www.necliberia.org.

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