The Nominee
The nominee for Chairperson of the National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC–Liberia) is Mr. Jonathan K. Weedor.
Nomination Details
Mr. Weedor was nominated by His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. on 30 March 2026, pending Senate Confirmation.
He succeeds Madam Davidetta BrowneㅡLansanah, who resigned on 23 March 2026.
Professional Profile
Mr. Weedor is a seasoned electoral administrator with extensive experience in governance and public service.
He served for more than 16 years at the National Elections Commission of Liberia (2004–2020).
Key Roles at NEC–Liberia
Commissioner, NEC (2004–2020).
Acting Co-Chairman, NEC
Oversight responsibilities included:
Human Resources
Finance, and
Procurement.
International Experience
Mr. Weedor has participated in electoral missions and engagements across Africa, including:
Kenya
Ghana, and
Nigeria.
He has also contributed to election observation and assessment missions under the:
African Union, and
ECOWAS.
Education
Mr. Weedor holds: A Master of Arts (Honors) in Development Studies (Development Management) from the School for International Training, Vermont, USA.
A Bachelor of Science (Honors) in General Forestry from the University of Liberia.
Presidential Confidence
President Boakai has expressed strong confidence in Mr. Weedor’s competence, integrity, and professionalism.
Mandate & Expectations
Under Mr. Weedor’s leadership, the NEC is expected to:
Uphold transparency
Ensure independence, and
Strengthen the credibility of elections in Liberia.
Signed: NEC Communications
