MONROVIA, Liberia — The National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced a major personnel reshuffle involving transfers, promotions and new regional appointments as part of efforts to strengthen its operations ahead of Liberia’s 2029 General Elections.
According to a press release issued on November 10, 2026, the changes, approved by the Board of Commissioners, will take effect on January 2, 2027.
The Commission disclosed that 13 Senior Election Magistrates have been transferred across several counties, while three personnel have been promoted to Senior Election Magistrate positions.
The NEC also appointed four Regional Coordinators to supervise electoral activities across the country. They include Gongkpa Blackie for Region One, George Bondo for Region Two, Stanislaus Wisseh for Region Three, and Robert N. Sele for Region Four.
Additionally, five Assistant Election Magistrates have been reassigned to different counties to improve field operations and coordination.
Meanwhile, the Commission has identified 11 vacant positions, comprising two Senior Election Magistrates and nine Assistant Election Magistrates, to be filled through recruitment.
Six other field personnel have also been directed to report to the Human Resource Section for evaluation and possible reassignment.
The NEC says the restructuring is intended to strengthen institutional capacity, improve field supervision and ensure more effective coordination of electoral activities ahead of the 2029 elections.
