ECSL Senior Management Undergoes Intensive Training on Ethical Leadership and Quality Productivity:
Six senior management staff of ECSL are participating in a 5-day training on Ethical Leadership & Quality Productivity Improvement at the Civil Service Training College, Tower Hill, Freetown (March 10-14, 2025). Committed to excellence and ethical governance! #Leadership #ECSL #Productivity #EthicsRead moreRead less
ECSL Expands BRIDGE Training with Support from the EU and Partners :
The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) is advancing electoral excellence with the BRIDGE training program, supported by the EU, International IDEA, and DAI. This initiative aims to strengthen staff competencies in electoral management, legal frameworks, and international best practices. Commissioner Edmond Sylvester Alpha emphasized that this training aligns with ECSL’s strategic plan to enhance election administration and transparency. A significant step toward reinforcing democracy in Sierra Leone! 
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ECSL Strengthens Collaboration!
Today, the Tripartite Steering Committee Coordinator, Mr. Ngolo Katta, paid a courtesy visit to ECSL. CEC & Chairman Mr. Mohamed Kenewui Konneh reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to implementing tripartite recommendations & fostering national unity. SL
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Electoral Commissioner, Western Area, Shares Key Insights on 2023 Elections and Future Prospects
On Tuesday, 25th February 2025, the Electoral Commissioner for the Western Area, Mrs. Zainab Umu Moseray, delivered a comprehensive analysis of Sierra Leone’s 2023 elections at a conference organized by Yiaga Africa in Abuja, Nigeria.
In her presentation, she examined key aspects of election administration, voter participation, and conflict management, highlighting both successes and challenges encountered during the electoral process. While acknowledging areas that worked well, she also addressed critical issues affecting transparency, logistics, and public trust. More importantly, she provided actionable recommendations to strengthen future elections.
Mrs. Moseray emphasized that valuable lessons have been learned, despite the challenges faced. Looking ahead, she underscored the need for institutional strengthening, legal reforms, technological advancements, and enhanced stakeholder engagement to build a more transparent, credible, and resilient electoral system in Sierra Leone.
The discussion provided a crucial platform for sharing best practices, addressing electoral challenges, and fostering public confidence in the country’s democratic process.
#ElectionInsights #SierraLeoneElections #Democracy #ElectoralReforms #YiagaAfricaRead moreRead less
Strengthening Partnerships for Democracy!
The newly appointed Chairman of NaCCED, Joseph Munda Bindi, paid a courtesy visit to ECSL. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration, reviewing the MoU, & engaging on Tripartite recommendations. #ECSL #Democracy #NaCCEDRead moreRead less
Public Notice: Beware of Fake Recruitment Portals!
There is a fake online portal circulating on social media, misrepresenting the Commission. Please disregard and always verify information via our official website www.ec.gov.sl. #ECSL #PublicNotice #StayInformedRead moreRead less
CEC currently delivering a statement at the 30th anniversary of National Commission for Democracy on the theme: Towards the Promotion of Democratic Good Governance. CEC underscores the point that free and fair election is a critical component of democracy and good governance. CEC ended on the note that good governance requires a collaborative effort and a continuous journey.Read moreRead less
Exciting news! The 2024 ECONEC Symposium & 10th General Assembly is underway peacefully in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This year, ECONEC is focusing on the role of EMBs in promoting information integrity in the age of social media. Join us and engage with leaders in the field!Read moreRead less
ECSL and International IDEA Strengthen Collaboration for Post-Election Progress in Sierra Leone:
ECSL welcomed Fiona Rowley, Executive Director of @Int_IDEA & thanked IDEA for their support in the 2023 elections! 
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ECSL and International IDEA Strengthen Collaboration for Post-Election Progress in Sierra Leone:
ECSL welcomed Fiona Rowley, Executive Director of @Int_IDEA & thanked IDEA for their support in the 2023 elections! #ElectionSupport #IDEA #DemocracyInActionRead moreRead less
Election Alert Saturday, November 16th, 2024, is declared as the date for the District Council Chairman by-election in Kenema District. #KenemaElection2024 #DistrictCouncilElectionRead moreRead less
August 15, 2024, was a significant day for ECSL directors and assistant directors as they participated in the EU-funded Financial Management Training at the Atlantic Hotel, Lumley Beach. Expert facilitators from ECSL, NPPA, and Audit Service Sierra Leone provided enlightening sessions on effective financial management, audit processes, procurement regulations, and more. It was an honor to have our Commissioners and EU representative Gavin Weise in attendance. A big step forward in strengthening leadership and accountability. #Leadership #FinancialManagement #EURead moreRead less
The Commissioners of ECSL, alongside Senior Management staff, gathered for a 2-day workshop on August 7-8, 2024, at Atlantic Hotel, Lumley Beach. The focus was on reviewing and implementing tripartite recommendations for improving Sierra Leone's electoral processes. #Elections #SierraLeone #ECSLRead moreRead less
ECSL Engages Youth, Gender, and Disability Groups in Regional Post-Election Discussions:
On Wednesday, 24th and Friday, 26th July 2024, the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) continues its Post-Election Stakeholders' Engagement at the regional level with Youth, Gender, and Disability Coordinating Groups in Kenema for the East, Makeni for the North, Port Loko for the North-West, and Bo for the South. This follows similar engagements in Freetown after a two-day Post-Election National Stakeholders' Engagement at Sierra Palm Hotel. #ECSL #InterationalIDEARead moreRead less
Stakeholders' Engagement to Strengthen Electoral Systems and Processes:
On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone （ECSL, with support from International IDEA, commenced a two-day post-election national Stakeholders' Engagement at the Sierra Palms Hotel, Lumley Beach, Freetown. Participants include registered political parties and Elections Stakeholders. #ECSL #InternationalIDEA #ElectionEngagement #SierraLeoneRead moreRead less
Chief Minister Presents Tripartite Report to ECSL at State House:
The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone on Friday 12th July 2024 held a meeting with the Chief Minister, who is leading the implementation of the tripartite recommendations at State House. The Chief Minister gave an update on the Tripartite Report and Recommendations and formally presented the report to the Chief Electoral Commissioner. #statehouseRead moreRead less
held a fruitful meeting with the Cross-Party Committee on Electoral Systems and Management Bodies Review (Tripartite) at New Brookfields hotel in Freetown.The Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman Mr. Mohamed Kenewui Konneh led the delegation followed by all the Commissioners and some senior Management and staff. The tripartite committee commended the leadership of the ECSL and thanked the Commission for cooperating with the Committee. Mr. Konneh reiterated the Commission’s commitment to cooperate with the Committee at all times in the spirit of good governance.Read moreRead less
Saturday 30th Dec 2023: @ECsalone Commissioner-In-Charge Edmond Alpha admonished councillors during the Declaration of rights in Kpanda Kemoh Chiefdom Bonthe district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
Today, @ECsalone Commissioner-In-Charge Edmond Alpha admonished councillors during the Declaration of Rights Session in Ribbi Chiefdom, Moyamba district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
Today, MLGCA & @ECsalone facilitated the Declaration of Rights Session for Samira Chiefdom, Tonkolili district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
Today, @ECSalone Staff explained the nomination procedure for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election during the Declaration of Rights Session in Kamandu Yiraia Chiefdom, Falaba district, #SierraLeone.Read moreRead less
Today, @ECsalone Commissioner-In-Charge Edmond Alpha admonished councillors during the Declaration of Rights Session in Gbense Chiefdom, Kono district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
Saturday 16th Dec 2023: @ECsalone CIC Edmond Alpha admonished councillors during the Declaration of Rights Session in Kwame Bai Krim Chiefdom, Bonthe district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #electionRead moreRead less
Saturday 16th Dec 2023: Revision of Councillors List Session in Mongo Chiefdom, Falaba district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
Friday 15th Dec 2023: Revision of Councillors' List Session in Kowa Chiefdom, Moyamba district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
Friday 15th Dec 2023: Revision of Councillors' List Session in Gbonkolenken Massakong Chiefdom, Tonkolili district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
Thursday 14th Dec 2023: @ECsalone facilitated Stakeholders Engagement at Mongo Bendugu Town for the Upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election in Mongo Chiefdom, Falaba district, #SierraLeone.Read moreRead less
Thursday 14th Dec 2023: Declaration of Rights Session in Mayepoh Chiefdom, Tonkolili district, #SierraLeone for the upcoming paramount chieftaincy #election.Read moreRead less
11th Dec 2023: @ECsalone Commissioner North Abu Bakarr Koroma and staff facilitated Stakeholders Engagement for the conduct of upcoming Paramount Chief #election in Simiria chiefdom in Tonkolili district, 
#SierraLeone.Read moreRead less
9th Dec 2023: @ECsalone Commissioner North Abu Bakarr Koroma and staff facilitated Stakeholders Engagement for the conduct of upcoming Paramount Chief #election in Gbonkolenken chiefdom in Tonkolili district, #SierraLeone.Read moreRead less
7th Dec 2023: @ECsalone Commissioner South Edmond Alpha and staff facilitated Stakeholders Engagement for the conduct of upcoming Paramount Chief #election at Njama Quee Court Barray in Kowa Chiefdom, Moyamba district, #SierraLeone.Read moreRead less
Today, the new #UNDP Resident Representative to #SierraLeone Frederick Hans Ampiah paid a courtesy visit to @ECsalone and held fruitful discussion with CEC Mohamed K. Konneh & the Board of Commissioners at Tower Hill in Freetown.Read moreRead less
@ECsalone CEC Mohamed K. Konneh has been elected the new President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at their #AGM in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. He said “I am deeply grateful for [your] collective trust, strong confidence & support... [this is a ] call for selfless service to West Africa & the #ECONEC.Read moreRead less
![@ECsalone CEC Mohamed K. Konneh has been elected the new President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at their #AGM in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. He said “I am deeply grateful for [your] collective trust, strong confidence & support... [this is a ] call for selfless service to West Africa & the #ECONEC.](https://scontent-waw2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/480277259_1076429771183546_8242327180323833697_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=1noHXtsKdJoQ7kNvgGNzzFz&_nc_oc=AdnG-MRPZHdGZWhtJFMbgT7FoPhjuZCKdXtj_kfuar6Wag2Wb1vOWn0Jj9hE9gYFAMw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-waw2-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=itfbttVJPzHo9qTd1RUhVQ&oh=00_AYFANpl1GzCHO2_ogNEoI_KF8Z1Hq2XCvpYV2IW4yn6bPA&oe=67F20FE8)
![@ECsalone CEC Mohamed K. Konneh has been elected the new President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at their #AGM in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. He said “I am deeply grateful for [your] collective trust, strong confidence & support... [this is a ] call for selfless service to West Africa & the #ECONEC.](https://scontent-waw2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/484048861_1076429834516873_6743193297749086058_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=MStS2LAnpxoQ7kNvgEom__p&_nc_oc=Adny9prvZcR7JCkLOAUBQurXW1P9RMDl28Arz6ypwckm03NsUShYuQaCGHq5l3hfY_c&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-waw2-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=itfbttVJPzHo9qTd1RUhVQ&oh=00_AYHSsjHcCc1zlBU9IhfleHjBZwmXSmejR6KQVrv-hBS1mQ&oe=67F22307)
![@ECsalone CEC Mohamed K. Konneh has been elected the new President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at their #AGM in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. He said “I am deeply grateful for [your] collective trust, strong confidence & support... [this is a ] call for selfless service to West Africa & the #ECONEC.](https://scontent-waw2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/484147512_1076429767850213_3479129353788406097_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=og6jWztaT5AQ7kNvgHPIY2v&_nc_oc=AdlCn89V6GLJGqhBQIOp1PYxaZpFBmbVXV-RG94GwOh-3ae2Bd_5apH0uErPMUmqj5Y&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-waw2-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=itfbttVJPzHo9qTd1RUhVQ&oh=00_AYEv0ognBZROMC82M0wLKZ90U4749D_v3v5sbMxXLuQdHA&oe=67F217B0)
![@ECsalone CEC Mohamed K. Konneh has been elected the new President of the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) at their #AGM in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. He said “I am deeply grateful for [your] collective trust, strong confidence & support... [this is a ] call for selfless service to West Africa & the #ECONEC.](https://scontent-waw2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/478005078_1076429857850204_2089879671139505792_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s960x960_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=lcmF2SxYKHAQ7kNvgGxhmI5&_nc_oc=AdmLMj1P6GgP7XL036zfu7CY4POyUtXbdag6EHs4Se9hgmwd7igkqdZ84gMjbjS8gUY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-waw2-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=itfbttVJPzHo9qTd1RUhVQ&oh=00_AYGVDD8GJKMYrMpZbVUtY7Ukjvgg1fSOvcvIq2OgTpGYqw&oe=67F229C4)
@ECsalone CEC Mohamed Kenewui Konneh and team are participating in the ECONEC 2023 2-day Symposium and 9th General Assembly in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on the theme – Institutionalizing Lesson-Learning Processes for Improved #Electoral #Administration.Read moreRead less
#HappeningNow
@ECsalone Commissioner South Edmond Alpha delivering statement at Stakeholders engagement at Gbondapi ln preparation for the conduct of PC #election in Kwamie Bai Krim Chiefdom in Bonthe district southern #SierraLeoneRead moreRead less
17th Nov 2023: MLGCA & @ECsalone #Revision of Chiefdom Councillors List for Foya and Bumpeh Sections at the chiefdom's headquarters Bumpeh in the Bumpeh Ngao Chiefdom, Bo District, Southern #SierraLeoneRead moreRead less
15th Nov 2023: @ECsalone CEC & Chairman Mohamed Kenewui Konneh, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, has presented certificates of appreciation to 38 #media houses & bloggers in recognition of their exceptional contribution & unbiased reporting of the June 2023 #electionsRead moreRead less
Today, @ECsalone CEC & National Returning Officer Mohamed Kenewui Konneh announced the results of the Rerun Village Head #Elections in No 2 River & Bonga Wharf; & declared the winners in the remaining 4 Villages in the West Rural District, #SierraLeone
Samuel Town
No2 River
Sussex
Bonga WarfRead moreRead less
14th Nov 2023: The Ministry of Local Government & Community Affairs in collaboration with @ECsalone facilitated the Revision of Chiefdoms Councillors' List for the #Bompeh chiefdom in Bo district, southern #SierraLeone.Read moreRead less
