Monrovia – The National Democratic Institute (NDI) today released its preliminary statement of findings and recommendations from its international election observation mission to Liberia's presidential run-off election on December 26, 2017. The NDI Liberia international election observer delegation included 36 political and civic leaders, elections experts and regional specialists from 18 countries across Africa, Europe and North America. “The NDI delegation would like to congratulate the people of Liberia for exercising their right to vote and for making a historic step towards the consolidation of democracy in their country,” said President Atifete Jahjaga. The preliminary statement commends the National Elections Commission (NEC) for its notable improvements since the October 10 polls, and it expresses appreciation for the efforts of other election stakeholders. The preliminary statement highlights aspects of voter participation, election administration, women and youth participation and security.

Source: Front Page Africa December 28, 2017 15:00 UTC