The selection panel tasked with recommending new commissioners for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has submitted its final shortlist, moving the country closer to filling vacancies that have persisted since 2023.
The IEBC has operated below its full complement of commissioners for extended periods in recent years, a gap that opposition figures and election observers have repeatedly flagged as a risk to preparedness for the 2027 general election.
Why the Timeline Matters
Election administration experts note that commissioners typically need at least 18 months in office before a general election to oversee voter registration updates, boundary review processes, and procurement of election materials.
“An electoral commission operating without its full bench for years is not just an internal governance question — it has direct consequences for how prepared the country is to run a credible vote.”
Next Steps
Once approved, the incoming commissioners will face an immediate agenda including a boundary delimitation review and continued rollout of the biometric voter registration system.
