Electoral Commission Addresses Concerns Over Unpaid 2024 Temporary Staff – Deputy Chair Provides Explanation

Electoral Commission Breaks Silence on Unpaid 2024 Temporary Staff — Deputy Chairman Issues Clarification.

Months after supporting one of the country’s most important civic exercises, thousands of temporary staff who served during the 2024 General Election are still waiting for their allowances. 

For many, the silence surrounding the delay has been both frustrating and worrying. Now, at last, the Electoral Commission (EC) has issued an official memo shedding light on the issue.

In a statement dated 26th May 2025 and signed by the Deputy Chairman for Corporate Services, the EC acknowledged that payments have not yet been made to temporary election staff. The reason? The Commission has not received the necessary funds from the Ministry of Finance.

This lack of funding has been identified as the root cause of the delay. Without the financial support from the Ministry, the Commission is unable to disburse the allowances owed to the temporary officials who worked across various stages of the 2024 electoral process.

Despite the delay, the memo offered a small measure of relief. According to the Commission, the Ministry of Finance has given assurance that the funds will be released in the near future. Once the money is made available, the EC says it will act swiftly to settle all outstanding payments.

In addition to explaining the cause of the delay, the Electoral Commission extended its sincere apologies to all affected personnel. The statement emphasized the Commission’s appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and professionalism shown by the temporary officials. Their efforts, it noted, were crucial in ensuring the successful conduct of the 2024 elections.

The Commission has urged all staff to exercise a little more patience as it continues to engage with the Ministry of Finance to expedite the release of the funds. While there is still no confirmed date for the payments, the assurance from the Ministry suggests that action may be taken soon.

For now, affected personnel can only wait, but they are not forgotten. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and share any further updates as they become available.



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