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Guinean Diplomat Visits NEC -Seeks Support to Hold Guinea’s Liberia Community Referendum

MONROVIA – Guinean Ambassador to Liberia, H.E. Aboubacar Sylla, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to the Headquarters of the National Elections Commission (NEC) in furtherance of a request made to the Commission for Electoral Support.

NEC Liberia in a statement after the meeting, said the Guinean request covers 10 ballot boxes and 10 voting booths, to facilitate a constitutional referendum scheduled for 21 September 2025 for members of the Guinean community residing in Liberia.

The discussions were held between the Guinean Diplomat and the Chairperson of NEC, Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah.

Ambassador Sylla was accompanied to the NEC Headquarters on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 by Mr. Aboubacar Touré, Advisor in Charge of Economic Affairs at the Guinean Embassy.

In a Note Verbale dated 9 September 2025 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sylla explained that the electoral materials would enable Guinean citizens in Liberia to participate in the referendum and express their views on the draft constitution developed by the National Transition Council of Guinea.

The Ambassador further conveyed his government’s appreciation for Liberia’s support, through NEC, in ensuring the smooth conduct of Guinea’s upcoming referendum.