OMBUDSMAN ENGAGES THE CHIEF ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER AND OTHER COMMISSIONERS OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF SIERRA LEONE

In continuation of his sensitization and partnership building campaigns, the Ombudsman Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq has paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Electoral Commissioner Mr. Mohamed Konneh, other Commissioners and Management Staff of the ECSL at their Offices at Tower Hill.

Explaining the mandate and functions of his Office, the Ombudsman stated that one of his core mandate is to remedy, correct or reverse any administrative actions omission of a public Institution that may have caused hardship or detriment on a Public/Civil Servant or private citizen.

He noted that the Courtesy visit is to establish a collaborative working relationship with institutions of Government and to also raise awareness on the mandate and functions of his office. He revealed that injustice and Maladministration are prevalent in the Civil/ Public Service and notes that the Ombudsman's Office serves as a check on the excesses of Heads of Public Institutions.

The Ombudsman further stated that his Office aligns itself with the Manifesto promises of the President in revamping the Civil/ Public Service Architecture.

Responding, the Chief Electoral Commissioner Mr Mohamed Konneh, congratulated the Ombudsman on his appointment and thanked him and his Team for the visit and noted that the ECSL has always been cooperative with the Ombudsman's Office and promised to build on that relationship to ensure smooth service delivery.

He stated that the ECSL has several mechanisms in place to ensure fairness and equity. He further stated that there is also a Code of Conduct for staff and that they have an ethics office where reports on staff conduct are handled.

He further expressed ECSL will continue the working relationship with the Ombudsman's Office.

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