President Bio consults parties on Southern Province Electoral Commissioner appointment

President Julius Maada Bio has initiated the constitutional process to appoint Madiana Nyanda Boakae-Samba as the Electoral Commissioner for Sierra Leone’s Southern Province. In accordance with Section 32(3) of the 1991 Constitution, the Office of the President formally notified all registered political parties of the intention to fill the vacancy, requesting their views within three working days.

The Liberation People’s Party (LPP) has officially endorsed the proposal. Following consultations with its leadership and National Secretariat, the LPP expressed unanimous support for Boakae-Samba, stating confidence that she will provide integrity and professionalism to the Electoral Commission.

The appointment remains subject to the required parliamentary approval following the consultation period with all registered political parties, including the All Peoples Congress (APC) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).