NEC On Voter Education, Stronger Media Partnership

National Elections Commission (NEC) chairperson, Jonathan K. Weedor, has called for continuous voter education and stronger collaboration between the media and electoral authorities as key measures to deepen democracy and ensure peaceful elections.

Weedor spoke on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, during a media interaction part of the ongoing Media-Elections Workshop in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.

He emphasized the need for voter education, and the media engagement which he said, remains critical pillars in sustaining democratic governance and promoting credible electoral processes.

Voter education, Weedor said, should not be limited to election periods, instead become an ongoing national exercise to increase citizens’ understanding of their electoral rights and responsibilities.

He urged journalists and media institutions to actively support the Commission’s civic and voter education initiatives by providing accurate information and encouraging greater public participation in democratic processes.

Weedor assured of the Commission’s commitment to expand its civic and voter education programs to reach more citizens, and strengthen public confidence in the electoral system.

The media engagement formed a component of the Media-Elections Workshop, which seeks to improve public access to information about the Commission’s activities and operations through enhanced collaboration with the media.

The objective is to ensure public peace before, during, and after elections.
James Kpargoi, Communications Specialist of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP), reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to support the NEC through continued funding and partnerships backed by the European Union, Ireland, Sweden, and UN Women.

Press Union of Liberia (PUL) President Julius Kanubah, meanwhile, called for constructive and professional working relations between the NEC and media institutions.

The Executive Director of the Center for Media Studies and Peace Building (CEMESP), Malcolm W. Joseph, welcomed the workshop, and described it as an important initiative to advance democratic governance, and informed public participation.

The more than 25 participants, including election magistrates, community radio journalists, and representatives of various media organizations, attended the Buchanan workshop.