Nimba Voters Commended

Three local-based advocacy groups, including ECC, LEON and WANEP, have commended the government and Liberians for the ‘generally peaceful Nimba County Senatorial by-election of April 22, 2025.’

Henceforth, the groups have urged all citizens to remain calm while waiting for the official announcement of the results by the National Elections Commission (NEC).

The ECC, LEON and WANEP also commended the NEC for the timely distribution of election materials and the adequate deployment of polling staffs.

Nonetheless, the three domestic observation groups noted the slow pace at which voters turned out to vote despite the anticipation of an enthusiastic election.

“This preliminary statement is based on reports that the ECC, LEON and WANEP received from all 88 short-term observers deployed across all electoral districts in the county. The statement includes findings on the setup and opening of polls, voting process, closing and counting at polling places. This statement is delivered while the tallying of votes is ongoing.” 

The statement includes findings up to date. A final comprehensive report, including a full analysis and recommendations about the Nimba County 2025 Senatorial by-election will later be published and shared with partners.

Key Findings

Overall, the polling process was peaceful with two notable instances of incidents reported. Generally, observers reported that voting commenced on time, having all essential voting materials available. There was an adequate deployment of security officers throughout all electoral districts of Nimba, in addition to party agents and other observers deployed to observe the process.

Closing and Counting Process

In 28 percent of observed polling places, there were still voters waiting in the queue at 6: p.m. to vote, which indicates the late turn out of some voters during the day.

In these instances, voters waiting in line were allowed to vote.

Generally, polling places closed between 6-6:30 p.m. before the counting began.

ECC and LEON observers reported that there were party agents, representatives of the media and other observer groups present during the counting at observed polling places. At all observed polling places, all party agents approved and signed the result form and there was no complaint filed by agents who observed the counting.