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The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen electoral processes ahead of the 2028 general elections, following a courtesy visit from a youth-led organisation on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman, Mr Edmond Sylvester Alpha, received a delegation from the Victory Teens Organisation (VTO) at the Commission’s Headquarters on Tower Hill, Freetown. The organisation, which focuses on equipping young people with AI skills and competencies, expressed interest in partnering with ECSL to explore innovative ways of using AI to strengthen electoral education and youth participation in electoral processes.
Welcoming the initiative, Chairman Alpha reaffirmed the Commission’s openness to partnerships that support its mandate and contribute to credible elections. He highlighted that four ECSL staff had recently completed AI and Elections training in India as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity through innovative digital technologies .
The Commission has been actively positioning itself to leverage AI in election management. In July 2026, ECSL Electoral Officer Marylin N. Dixon delivered a country presentation at the International Capacity Building Course on Artificial Intelligence and Elections in New Delhi, showcasing Sierra Leone’s strategic vision for responsible AI deployment in election administration.
Dixon outlined how AI tools could potentially improve voter education, optimise election logistics, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and enhance communication between electoral institutions and citizens. However, she stressed that AI deployment must remain human-centred, transparent, and inclusive to preserve electoral integrity and public trust .
The ECSL has also held discussions with the Ministry of Information and Civic Education on using AI to enhance voter education and combat misinformation, an area of growing concern as the 2028 elections approach.
VTO Executive Director Ms Magdalene Lebbie highlighted her organisation’s work in equipping young people with AI skills and expressed interest in partnering with the ECSL. The VTO has previously partnered with the Sierra Leone Police to deliver ICT and AI training for officers across the country.
The engagement reflects the ECSL’s commitment to embracing responsible innovation, building strategic partnerships, and creating opportunities for greater youth participation in Sierra Leone’s electoral and democratic processes. The Commission has noted that international support, including technical assistance from India’s Election Commission, is helping to modernise electoral administration ahead of the 2028 polls.
