President Bio Swears In Madiana Samba as Southern Region Electoral Commissioner
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo President Julius Maada Bio has sworn in Madiana Nyanda Boake Samba as Electoral Commissioner for Sierra Leone’s Southern Region, urging her to ensure impartiality and protect the credibility of elections.
Following the oath-taking ceremony, President Bio said his government remained committed to safeguarding the country’s democratic system. He urged Samba to carry out her responsibilities without political bias and ensure that elections under her commission were conducted fairly.
The president stressed that impartiality would be central to her new role, given the importance of public confidence in the electoral process.
Samba is expected to serve as the Electoral Commissioner responsible for the Southern Region, where her duties will involve supporting the administration of elections and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
Her appointment comes as Sierra Leone continues to focus on strengthening democratic institutions and building public trust in elections.
The president’s message placed particular emphasis on the responsibility of electoral officials to remain neutral and ensure that the democratic rights of citizens are respected.