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The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) paid a courtesy visit to the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) Headquarters on King Harman Road, reaffirming a longstanding partnership to strengthen the country’s democratic and electoral architecture ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The delegation led by the Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the ECSL, Edmond Sylvester Alpha, was warmly received by the Director General of the NCRA, Mohamed Mubashir MassaquoI, and his management team.
The visit reflects the deep-rooted collaboration between the two institutions, whose mandates remain distinct yet intrinsically interconnected in advancing national development, democratic governance and public confidence in electoral processes.
Welcoming the delegation, the Director General of the NCRA, Mohamed Mubashir MassaquoI, described the engagement as a significant demonstration of mutual respect, institutional recognition and shared commitment to electoral integrity.
“We remain committed to ensuring that our support to the Electoral Commission is professional, transparent and consistent with international best practice,” Massaquoi stated.
He noted that the relationship between the NCRA and ECSL spans more than two decades, built on trust, technical expertise and a collective determination to safeguard the credibility of Sierra Leone’s electoral processes.
“Both institutions have accumulated extensive experience in electoral management and continue to play pivotal roles in ensuring that election outcomes are accepted as credible and reflective of the democratic will of the people.” According to Mr Massaquoi.
In his remarks, the Chief Electoral Commissioner Alpha described the visit as both symbolic and strategic, emphasising the indispensable role of the NCRA in supporting credible elections through the provision of accurate civil registration data.
“I am here to strengthen the bilateral relationship, partnership and collaboration that have existed between these two institutions for over 20 years,” Mr Alpha stated.
Mr Alpha further disclosed that technical teams from both institutions would intensify engagements in the coming months to review operational frameworks and prepare for activities leading to the 2028 elections.
He stressed that trust and confidence-building remain central to the ECSL’s reform agenda, adding that strong collaboration with the NCRA is essential for enhancing the integrity, transparency and credibility of future electoral processes.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to greater collaboration, joint public engagements, and strengthened institutional cooperation for the benefit of Sierra Leone.
The visit concluded with both institutions expressing optimism that a revised Memorandum of Understanding will further consolidate their partnership and reinforce public confidence in Sierra Leone’s democratic and governance systems.
