27 Political Parties Sign Framework to Strengthen Democratic Governance Ahead of 2029 Elections

Published: November 12, 2026

KAKATA, Margibi County — Twenty-seven political parties in Liberia have signed a framework document aimed at strengthening democratic governance, promoting political dialogue and addressing electoral violence ahead of the country’s 2029 general and presidential elections.

The document was signed during a three-day retreat organized by the Council of Chairpersons of Registered Political Parties in Liberia, held in Kakata, Margibi County, from Nov. 6-8, 2026.

The retreat brought together national chairpersons and representatives of 49 registered political parties to discuss Liberia’s democratic process, political cooperation and mechanisms for preventing election-related conflicts.

Of the 49 parties represented, 27 signed the framework document, which contains resolutions and proposed provisions relating to legislation and a constitution to guide the operations of the Council.

Speaking at the retreat, Thomas O. Walker, national chairman of the Council, said the initiative was developed by chairpersons of various political parties to establish a common platform for political dialogue and collective engagement on national democratic issues.

Walker said the gathering was also intended to give political leaders an opportunity to assess Liberia’s democratic process and begin preparations for the 2029 elections.

The signing represents an effort by participating parties to establish a framework for cooperation and peaceful political engagement as the country approaches another electoral cycle.

Meanwhile, the retreat also featured the induction of officials of the Council of Chairpersons of Registered Political Parties in Liberia.

Those inducted include Walker as national chairman; Leayee E. Togbah Jr. as national secretary-general; Nyah K. Vehyee as national vice chair for administration; Alexander T. Gibson as national vice chair for operations; and Andrew N. Yancy as deputy secretary-general, among other officials.

The Council is expected to use the framework and proposed institutional arrangements to promote dialogue among political parties and encourage peaceful participation in Liberia’s democratic process ahead of the 2029 general and presidential elections.