The National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced a sweeping personnel restructuring involving the transfer of 13 Senior Election Magistrates, the promotion of three election officials, the reassignment of five Assistant Election Magistrates, and the appointment of four Regional Coordinators as part of preparations for the 2029 General Elections.
The changes, approved by the NEC Board of Commissioners (BOC), will take effect on January 2, 2027. According to the Commission, the restructuring is aimed at strengthening institutional capacity, improving administrative efficiency, enhancing field operations, and ensuring the effective management of electoral activities across Liberia.
As part of the nationwide reshuffle, 13 Senior Election Magistrates have been assigned to new counties in what the Commission describes as a strategic effort to bolster electoral administration across the country.
Under the new assignments, Alfred W. Tokpa will move from Upper Bong County to Grand Gedeh County, while Paye M. Toekpei has been transferred from Lower Montserrado County to Lower Lofa County. Honoria D. Saylee will relocate from Maryland County to Lower Bong County, and David A. Logan will move from Grand Bassa County to Upper Montserrado County.
The changes also see James K. Condor reassigned from Upper Montserrado County to Grand Bassa County. Joseph M. Kiazolu will leave Grand Cape Mount County for Gbarpolu County, while Ernest K. McCay has been transferred from Gbarpolu County to Grand Cape Mount County.
Other reassignments include Marcus Sawi Kpou, who will move from Grand Gedeh County to Grand Kru County, and D. Moses Nyenatoh, who has been transferred from River Gee County to Maryland County. Fulton T. Yankee will move from Margibi County to Bomi County.
In the Nimba region, Azanto Lekpor has been reassigned from Lower Nimba County to Upper Nimba County, while Milton D. Paye will leave Upper Nimba County for Margibi County. Isaac H. Williams has also been transferred from River Cess County to Sinoe County.
Meanwhile, Albert F. Smith will remain in his current position as Senior Election Magistrate for Upper Lofa County.
Beyond the transfers, the Commission approved the promotion of three employees to Senior Election Magistrate positions, reflecting adjustments within its operational structure and leadership framework.
Robert Gaye, formerly a Logistics Officer assigned to Lower Montserrado County, has been promoted to Senior Election Magistrate for the same county. Deddeh Marshall, previously Assistant Election Magistrate for Margibi County, has been elevated to Senior Election Magistrate for River Cess County.
Similarly, Daniette T. Davis, who served as Assistant Election Magistrate in River Gee County, has been promoted to Senior Election Magistrate and will continue to serve in the county.
The NEC restructuring further includes the reassignment of five Assistant Election Magistrates. Musulyn L. Kollie will move from Upper Montserrado County to Bomi County, while Boakai V. Johnson has been transferred from Bomi County to Gbarpolu County.
Sensee A. Kromah will relocate from Grand Cape Mount County to Lower Bong County. Thomas H. Wilson has been reassigned from Maryland County to Grand Kru County, while Dorku Garr will move from Grand Kru County to Maryland County.
In a significant administrative development, the Commission has also established a four-region coordination system designed to strengthen oversight, supervision, and communication between its headquarters and magisterial offices nationwide.
Under the arrangement, Gongkpa Blackie has been appointed Regional Coordinator for Region One, which covers Margibi, Grand Bassa, and River Cess counties, with Buchanan serving as the regional duty station.
George Bondo will oversee Region Two, comprising Lofa, Gbarpolu, Bomi, and Grand Cape Mount counties, and will be based in Tubmanburg, Bomi County.
For Region Three, Stanislaus Wisseh has been appointed Regional Coordinator responsible for Bong and Nimba counties, operating from Sanniquellie, Nimba County.
Meanwhile, Robert N. Sele will serve as Regional Coordinator for Region Four, overseeing Grand Gedeh, River Gee, Sinoe, Maryland, and Grand Kru counties. His duty station will be Fish Town, River Gee County.
The NEC said the newly created regional coordination structure is intended to improve communication and reporting between headquarters and field offices, strengthen supervisory mechanisms, and enhance the implementation of electoral activities across the country.
The latest personnel changes come as the Commission continues efforts to reinforce its operational readiness and institutional effectiveness ahead of the 2029 General Elections, a process expected to require robust coordination and efficient management of electoral operations nationwide.
