Monrovia — In a significant step towards solidifying the framework of inter-party cooperation in Liberia, the Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPCC) has announced the constitution of an Ad-Hoc Elections Committee tasked with establishing a permanent secretariat.
The move comes as a direct implementation of the revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on July 15, 2025, between Liberia’s registered political parties, the National Elections Commission (NEC), and representatives from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
According to the IPCC, the election of a dedicated corps of officers is intended to operationalize the committee’s mandate of fostering dialogue and consensus-building among political actors.
The IPCC Ad-Hoc Elections Committee has scheduled the polls for December 7–9, 2025, to be held in Gbarnga City, Bong County. This central location is expected to host delegates from all registered political parties as well as Representatives from the Disabled Community as they gather to elect their new leadership structure.
The upcoming election will see candidates vying for several high-profile administrative and operational roles. The IPCC has declared the following positions open for contest:
National Coordinator
Deputy National Coordinator for Administration
Deputy National Coordinator for Operations
National Secretary General
Assistant National Secretary General
National Treasurer
National Financial Secretary
Administrative Officer
Project Officer
Liaison Officer
In a statement, Mr. Thomas O. Walker, Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Elections Committee urged all relevant institutions, political stakeholders, and the general public to take note of this development. The establishment of an elected secretariat is viewed by many observers as a crucial mechanism for ensuring the IPCC operates with greater autonomy and efficiency in resolving inter-party disputes and engaging with the NEC.
The process remains under the watchful eye of regional bodies and civil society organizations, following the ECOWAS-backed signing of the MOU earlier this year.
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