Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>In a bid to ensure the integrity and fairness of the upcoming elections, the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), in collaboration with the Joint Security, has taken the decision to temporarily close the country’s borders as Liberians go to the polls on Tuesday, October 10.<\/p>\nThis precautionary measure, according to Danny B. Sartee, LIS Director for Operations, aims to prevent any potential influx of aliens who may seek to manipulate or interfere with the voting process. The move underscores the commitment of the government to uphold democratic principles and protect the rights of its citizens.<\/p>\n
The borders are officially closed from 6 p.m. Monday, October 9, to noon on Wednesday, October 11, the Joint Security Committee has said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want the public to know that the borders are secured. We have men at the borders that are on joint patrols with our counterparts from neighboring countries,\u201d Sartee said at a dialogue on electoral security organized by the Center for Democratic Governance (CDG) in Monrovia on Monday, October 9. \u201cMust time there is an influx of aliens who come into the country to take advantage of the electoral process, and we have been working assiduously to avert this.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said the LIS is collaborating with its Sierra Leonean, Guinean, and Ivoirian counterparts to ensure that the country\u2019s borders are secured on Election Day. \u201cWe have been collaborating with our counterparts to ensure that the borders are secured as we conduct the elections tomorrow,\u201d the LIS Director, who is responsible for border management, said.<\/p>\n
In any democratic nation, free and fair elections are vital to maintaining the integrity of the political system, and the closure of the borders during this critical period acts as an additional layer of security to safeguard the electoral process against potential external interference.<\/p>\n
By preventing the entry of other nationals, Joint Security is working to reduce the risk of unwanted manipulation and ensure that the voice of the people remains untainted.<\/p>\n
Members of the Joint Security at the CDG\u2019s forum on Electoral Security<\/b><\/p>\n
The decision to close the borders on the eve of elections is not taken lightly, Sartee noted, as it is done to prevent undue influence. During the 2020 senatorial elections, there were acts of violence in the border county of Grand Cape Mount, reportedly triggered by reports of people crossing over from neighboring Sierra Leone to partake in the elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been talking to the chiefs, elders, and youth leaders of the neighboring towns and villages against allowing their people to interfere in our electoral process,\u201d the LIS boss told the CDG forum. \u201cWe don\u2019t want them partaking in our electoral process.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said the Joint Security Patrols have also been educating people along the borders about the status of the borders\u2014when they will be closed and when they will be opened, especially before, during, and after the elections.<\/p>\n
He said the collaborative efforts with the neighboring countries have been enhanced by a sisterly relationship. \u201cWe share information that is germane to the operations of both countries. He said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the temporary border closures in the lead-up to elections are not unique to any single nation. They are commonly employed globally to ensure the security and sanctity of electoral processes. This practice aligns with international norms and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the nation’s democratic values. It sends a strong signal to both domestic and international stakeholders that the government places a high priority on preserving the integrity of its electoral system.<\/p>\n
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