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New ECSL Commissioner, Edmond Alpha Sworn in, Pledges Independence, Transparency

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson 

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Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the State House swore in Mr. Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chairman of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), charging him with safeguarding the country’s democratic process.

Mr. Alpha takes office following parliamentary approval and consultations with registered political parties, as required by Sierra Leone’s Constitution.

In his first remarks after taking the oath, the new electoral chief described his appointment as “a sacred contract with the people of Sierra Leone” and pledged to lead the Commission with independence, transparency, integrity and inclusiveness.

“Our democracy thrives on the belief that every voice matters and every vote counts,” Mr. Alpha said, assuring citizens and political actors that the ECSL under his leadership would be guided strictly by constitutional and legal frameworks.

He committed to maintaining an open-door policy and fostering constructive engagement with political parties and stakeholders, promising objective dialogue and impartial decision-making in the management of elections.

President Bio, who presided over the ceremony, said the role carries “a great responsibility” and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the independence of the electoral body.

The ECSL is responsible for organizing and supervising public elections and referenda in Sierra Leone, a West African nation that has experienced significant democratic reforms in recent years.

With national and international attention often focused on the credibility of electoral institutions in emerging democracies, Mr. Alpha’s tenure begins with a public pledge desired to ensure that the will of the people is expressed freely, fairly and transparently at the ballot box.
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