{"id":89576,"date":"2026-04-17T14:10:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/lfa-elections-committee-pledges-transparency-ahead-of-polls"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:51:58","slug":"lfa-elections-committee-pledges-transparency-ahead-of-polls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/lfa-elections-committee-pledges-transparency-ahead-of-polls","title":{"rendered":"LFA Elections Committee Pledges Transparency Ahead of Polls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>The Chairman of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Elections Committee, Cllr. Meo D. Beyan, has issued a firm guarantee of transparency as the nation\u2019s football governing body prepares for its upcoming polls.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing sports journalists on April 16, 2026, at the LFA headquarters, Cllr. Beyan emphasized that the committee will operate as a strictly independent body, guided by the LFA\u2019s internal statutes and FIFA\u2019s global regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are an independent committee and we are going to work within the confines of the LFA statutes,\u201d Beyan stated. \u201cWhat the LFA statutes say is what we are going to do. We don\u2019t investigate candidates; we evaluate candidates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Core Eligibility Requirements<\/p>\n<p>To ensure a credible process, the committee outlined the primary benchmarks for all aspirants.<\/p>\n<p>According to the current statutes, candidates seeking office must meet the following four pillars of eligibility:<\/p>\n<p>Minimum of 25 years old, Must be a citizen of the Republic of Liberia and No history of criminal convictions including No documented record of involvement in fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n<p>Beyan clarified that the committee\u2019s mandate is evaluative rather than investigative, meaning the burden of proof regarding eligibility rests on the documentation provided and verified against official records.<\/p>\n<p>The Chairman\u2019s remarks come at a time of heightened scrutiny from stakeholders and the public. To mitigate concerns, Beyan underscored two critical commitments:<\/p>\n<p>Statutory Adherence<\/p>\n<p>Every phase of the electoral cycle from the call for applications to the final vote count will be anchored in the legal framework of the LFA. This \u201cby-the-book\u201d approach is intended to prevent arbitrary disqualifications or procedural lapses.<\/p>\n<p>Transparency and Inclusivity<\/p>\n<p>The committee aims to foster a democratic environment where all qualified individuals can contest without fear of bias. \u201cSafeguarding the integrity of the process remains our top priority,\u201d Beyan noted, adding that the goal is an outcome that genuinely reflects the will of the football community.<\/p>\n<p>With the eligibility criteria now public, the spotlight shifts to prospective candidates. The Elections Committee\u2019s ability to remain \u201cindependent and evaluative\u201d will be the litmus test for the LFA\u2019s administrative stability heading into the 2026-2030 term.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Liberia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Liberia. The Chairman of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) Elections Committee, Cllr. Meo D. Beyan, has issued a firm guarantee of transparency as the nation\u2019s football governing body prepares for its upcoming polls. Addressing sports journalists on April 16, 2026, at the LFA headquarters, Cllr. 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