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Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone

The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is an independent body set up by an Act of Parliament to serve as the electoral authority with the constitutional mandate, under Section 33 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991, (Act No. 6 of 1991); Section 7(1) of the Public Elections Act (PEA), 2012 ( Act No. 4 of 2012 ) and Section 28 of the Paramount Chieftaincy Act 2009


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Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone Statements

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is to conduct all public elections and referenda, register all eligible voters, demarcate constituency boundaries and make regulations for the efficient execution of its functions in promoting sustainable Democracy and Good Governance.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is that of an independent, credible, and well-resourced institution that promotes democracy and good governance by continually administering credible elections that meet international standards and best practices.


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Guiding Principles

The Commission shall endeavor to uphold the following overarching principles:



ACCOUNTABILITY

The Commission will take full responsibility for its activities and will
always be answerable to the people of Sierra Leone and to its partners




CREDIBILITY

The Commission will endeavor to win the confidence and trust of all
Sierra Leoneans and the international community through the quality of
its services




INDEPENDENCE

In all the electoral matters, the Commission will ensure that it operates
freely in its own best judgment, without taking directives from or being
controlled by any person or authority




INTEGRITY

The Commission will carry out its activities in an honest and truthful
manner, and will take all reasonable measures to prevent willful
wrongdoing by its officials




IMPARTIALITY

The Commission will always be non partisan and fair in all its activities




PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION

The Commission will endeavor to have a well trained, professionally
competent staff, dedicated to the delivery of trustworthy elections




TRANSPARENCY

The Commission will be open at all times in dealing with all stakeholders
in the electoral process.

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Sole Authority with Constitutional Mandate

The Electoral Commission (EC) is the sole authority with the constitutional mandate to prepare and conduct all public elections and referenda in Sierra Leone

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As we commence the journey into the next electoral cycle, EC remains very focused on delivering the objectives of building and strengthening its capacity to mitigate most of the challenges encountered in the previous electoral cycle in order to increase the performance ratings of 2020 – 2024 Strategic Plan. Therefore, another milestone in 2020 is the development of the Strategic Plan for 2020-2024 Electoral Cycle with the Theme: Strengthening Electoral Processes for Maximum Performance. Looking ahead, a great deal of work has already gone into the planning of the next electoral cycle, which the board of Commissioners looks forward to a stronger partnership with other EMBs for its implementation.

‘’The Chief Electoral Commissioner shall submit a report on the programme and work of the Electoral Commission at least once a year to the President and a copy of such report shall be laid before Parliament’’




Mohamed Kenewui Konneh

– Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman EC Sierra Leone (September, 2020)

We are involved in the following key areas

  • Conduct all public elections and referenda
  • Register all eligible voters
  • Demarcate constituency boundaries
  • Make regulations for the efficient execution of its functions in promoting sustainable Democracy and Good Governance


E-Observation Reports

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ECSL Portfolio – January 2022

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Voter Registration Centres (VRCs)

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Electoral Constituencies Nationwide

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Villages In Western Area Rural

Members of the Commission

The structure of ECSL as outlined in Section 32 of the 1991 Constitution shall
comprise: Members of the Commission consisting of five members, headed by the
Chief Electoral Commissioner who shall be Chairperson and four (4) Electoral
Commissioners.

Mohamed Kenewui Konneh

Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman

“Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilisation work.”

Edmond Sylvester Alpha

Electoral Commissioner – South

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

Marian Sia Nyuma-Moijueh

Electoral Commissioner – East

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives”

Zainab Umu Moseray

Electoral Commissioner – West

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives”

[Vacant]

Electoral Commissioner – North

“This Position is at the moment vacant and awaiting a duly fit personnel to take it up.

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The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is the sole authority with the constitutional mandate (under Section 33 of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone, Act No. 6 of 1991, and Section 28 of the Chieftaincy Act , 2009) to prepare and conduct all public elections and referenda.

Head Office Address

OAU Drive, Tower Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa

Email

info@nec.gov.sl

Phone Number

+23278218085

Working Hours

Weekdays – 8:30AM to 5PM


The National Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (NEC-SL) is an independent body set up by an Act of Parliament to serve as the electoral authority with the constitutional mandate, under Section 33 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991, (Act No. 6 of 1991); Section 7(1) of the Public Elections Act (PEA), 2012 ( Act No. 4 of 2012 ) and Section 28 of the Paramount Chieftaincy Act 2009

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