Monrovia – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon and the National Elections Commission (NEC) have pledged to promote a peaceful electoral process leading to the December 8, 2020, Special senatorial elections. However, only Senator Dillon and the NEC, through its Director of Civic and Voter Education, Paul Wreh Wilson graced Day- One of the two-day event, and in separate remarks vowed to promote a peaceful democratic process. Senator Dillon’s PledgeIn his pledge, Senator Dillon called on all sides of the political divide to refrain from violence and once again retracted his incendiary comments made against President George Weah. The elections Commission Chairperson is concerned and we are disappointed on what is obtaining now in the country when it comes to electoral violence,” he said. Speaking on several issues confronting the NEC, he said stressed budget is impeding the commission to effectively conduct civic and voter education.

Source: Front Page Africa September 25, 2020 06:19 UTC