State House, Freetown, Wednesday, 11 November 2026 – President Dr Julius Maada Bio has presided over the swearing-in of Mrs Madiana Nyanda Boakae-Samba as the newly appointed Electoral Commissioner for the Southern Region, following her unanimous approval by Parliament.
The ceremony formalised her appointment in accordance with Section 32(6) of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone, which requires Electoral Commissioners to take and subscribe to an oath of office before assuming their duties. Secretary to the President, Mr Barba Brima Fortune, noted that Mrs Boakae-Samba had successfully completed the due diligence process and received the full endorsement of Members of Parliament.
Taking the oath, Mrs Boakae-Samba pledged to uphold and defend the Constitution and discharge her responsibilities with impartiality, transparency and integrity.
In her acceptance remarks, she thanked President Bio for the confidence reposed in her and committed to serving the people of the Southern Region independently, fairly and transparently. She also pledged to uphold the Constitution, electoral laws and other laws of Sierra Leone.
Congratulating the new Commissioner, President Bio acknowledged the responsibility and complexity of her role and urged her to serve with diligence, integrity and steadfastness.
He noted that the National Electoral Commission and its Commissioners were familiar with the responsibilities ahead and encouraged them to remain committed to their mandate.
“You have my full support, and my doors are always open whenever you need support,” the President assured her.
