Mr. Sengbe emphasized that decentralization would bring electoral services closer to citizens, particularly marginalized and underserved populations, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities. According to him, a decentralized electoral process is critical to strengthening Liberia’s democracy, and would ensure that no citizen is left behind while making the electoral processes more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent. It aims to strengthen the capacity of electoral staff to design and implement electoral processes that are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of all citizens—particularly women and persons with disabilities. The NEC continues to collaborate with national and international partners to advance electoral reforms that make the country’s democratic processes more transparent, inclusive, and sustainable. During the Regional Media–Security Dialogue held from December 2025 to January 2026, the NEC Executive Director also recommended decentralizing the accreditation of journalists, with the active involvement of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL).

Source: Front Page Africa March 29, 2026 14:46 UTC