President Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Alex Pat Labib, the newly appointed Electoral Commissioner for the Eastern Region.

The ceremony was led by President Julius Maada Bio, who offered his support for the new commissioner as he takes on this important role.

As Electoral Commissioner for the East, Saffa will be responsible for overseeing the management and organization of elections in the region. His duties include ensuring that electoral processes run smoothly, fairly, and in line with national laws and standards. The position plays a key part in maintaining the democratic process and the integrity of elections within Sierra Leone.

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President Bio’s involvement in the ceremony reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening the work of the Electoral Commission and its regional offices. The government has pledged to provide the necessary resources and backing to help the commissioner fulfill his responsibilities.

This appointment forms part of the broader preparation of the country’s electoral bodies ahead of upcoming national and local elections. Coordinating efforts at regional levels helps ensure elections across the country are well managed and credible.

The ceremony took place with the attendance of President Julius Maada Bio and other government officials, underlining the importance placed on this transition within the Electoral Commission.