The Committee on Appointment and the Public Service has appointed a new Electoral Commissioner, Albert Samba Kanua for the North-West Region.

Hon. Veronica K. Sesay commended the president for the appointment. She said the percentage of women from the North both in Parliament and other sectors is minimal and needs improvement. She called on the nominees to make sure more women are given a chance in the next parliament by implementing Section 58 of the Public Elections law.

She furthered that the newly appointed Commioner has a good achievement record while serving in the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), the record shows that he can perform well as a Commissioner for the North-West.

Hon. Alusine Kanneh in his speech at the event encouraged the newly appointed commissioner to deliver and do the best for everyone while ensuring the country remains peaceful during and after the elections.  hope that he will perform as expected,

The Paramount Chief present at the ceremony, in the person of Hon. P.C Bai Kurr Kanagbaro Sanka III reminded the Commisioner of the trust people have in him and their hope in a good job delivery. He said every Sierra Leonean will make sure the right thing is done for peace to prevail as he serves in the ECSL .He encouraged him to perform more than expected as the first commissioner of the region and do things right for  the people in the North-West and the country at large.