ECOWAS urges timely release of Liberia run-off presidential poll result

The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) has urged the National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia to ensure the timely and transparent release of the presidential run-off results.

The Head of the 80-man ECOWAS Election Observation Mission and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, who made the call on Thursday in the Preliminary Statement on the election, said this would help to consolidate the gains made in the October 10 general elections for the stability of the country.

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“Similarly, the Mission urges the candidates, their political alliances, and supporters to be guided by the spirit of national unity, peace, and stability, and adhere to the expressed commitments made within the framework of the Revised Farmington River Declaration.

“In this regard, the Mission appeals to all stakeholders to refrain from any acts of incitement that would undermine the peace. It also calls on the security agents to maintain professionalism in the execution of their duties for the maintenance of order in the country,” Jega said.