The second in a series of Media-Security Conferences on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) gets underway in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. At the opening session on Monday, 5 January 2026, the Executive Director, Anthony K. Sengbe, described the media and security institutions as key stakeholders in Liberia’s electoral process.
Mr. Sengbe emphasized the importance of the Media – Security Conference, noting that it is focused on enhancing transparency and credibility in elections. According to an NEC release, the President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kullie Kanubah, called for mutual respect between media practitioners and security officers at all times, especially while performing their official duties.
According to Kanubah, PUL strongly believes that the Media – Security Conference will further strengthen Liberia’s electoral integrity.
Speaking on behalf of the security sector, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Augustine K. Browne, underscored the critical responsibility of national security institutions before, during, and after elections in Liberia. Deputy Commissioner Browne emphasized that the roles of the media and security institutions are complementary, as both work together in the discharge of their daily responsibilities.
Nearly 60 media practitioners and law enforcement officers from Sinoe, Rivercess, Bomi, Gbarpolu, and Grand Bassa Counties are actively participating in the Buchanan conference. The Media – Security Conference is funded under the UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project.
