Freetown, 12 September 2025 — The Government of Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to credible and transparent elections during a high-level Tripartite Steering Committee meeting held at State House on Thursday.
Chaired by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, the session assessed progress on electoral reform implementation, a process initiated after the 2023 electoral impasse. The reforms are aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and restoring public trust in the country’s electoral system.
According to the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU), which is coordinating the process, 37 percent of the recommended reforms have been completed, 47 percent are ongoing, while 16 percent are yet to begin.
Attorney General Alpha Sesay, Esq., highlighted key legal measures under review, including the renaming of the Electoral Commission, the establishment of a nine-member inclusive selection committee, and revised eligibility requirements in line with the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Act.
The meeting also spotlighted partnerships with civil society and media organizations such as IRN, SLAJ, TDS, and MRCG, which are driving public education and dialogue on electoral reforms. Consultations led by the Independent Media Commission (IMC) and PSRU are shaping inclusive approaches under Recommendations 76 and 77.
The deliberations, State House said, align with President Julius Maada Bio’s governance agenda, underscoring his administration’s determination to deliver free, fair, and credible elections.
