The ECOWAS Representative Office in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, held a consultative meeting with the Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) at the ECOWAS Representative Office in Freetown.

The meeting, chaired by the ECOWAS Resident Representative, H.E. Ambassador John Azumah, focused on progress made in the implementation of the 80 recommendations of the Tripartite Report of June 2024, which underpins Sierra Leone’s National Unity Agreement. The Tripartite Secretariat provided a detailed briefing on nationwide consultations, stakeholder engagements, public sensitisation activities, and institutional reforms linked to electoral governance.

Discussions highlighted ongoing dialogue on electoral system reforms, including consultations on proportional representation, first-past-the-post, and hybrid models, as well as management and functional reviews conducted for key election-related institutions. The Secretariat also outlined its implementation tracking mechanism and efforts to promote inclusivity, transparency, and public confidence in the reform process.

Ambassador John Azumah commended the breadth of work undertaken by the Secretariat and reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment, in its capacity as Moral Guarantor of the National Unity Agreement, to supporting inclusive governance, national cohesion, and credible electoral processes in Sierra Leone. He underscored the importance of early engagement ahead of the 2028 elections and assured the Secretariat of ECOWAS’ continued collaboration and institutional support.

Both parties agreed to maintain close coordination, regular information exchange, and strategic engagement to ensure the effective and timely implementation of the Tripartite recommendations in the interest of peace and democratic consolidation.