Officials work through practical barriers
Assistant election magistrate George K. Dorbor, who has a disability, said the policy needed consistent application. The workshops covered recruitment, voter registration, polling and complaints. Participants developed recommendations for an implementation plan that still required consideration and approval by the commission’s board. [1]
Disability organisations bring a regional perspective
At a May 2026 conference in Dakar, Africa Disability Alliance chief Andrew Kudakwashe Dube warned that elections cannot be credible when substantial numbers of citizens cannot participate. Liberian official Ignatius B. Wisseh called for better disability data and stronger civic education. The conference included organisations of persons with disabilities alongside election administrators. [2]
Legal and administrative rules come under review
A separate September 2026 review brought electoral commissioners, civil society and UN partners together to examine laws and regulations. Commissioner Josephine Kou Gaye emphasised inclusion in the commission’s work. UN Women representative Yemi Falayajo said the analysis offered options for national institutions to consider, rather than prescribing their decisions. [3]