HNEC: Libya is 70% ready to hold December elections
The nation is 70% ready to conduct elections in December, according to the chairman of the High National Elections Commission
Al-Sayeh highlighted at an emergency meeting of the HNEC board in Benghazi that the commission is in full swing in order to conduct the long-awaited election process in accordance with the highest professional standards.
He underlined the critical nature of collaborative efforts between the public administration and HNEC offices around the country in overcoming any obstacles and administrative or technological constraints.
He also stressed throughout the discussion the international community’s intention to organize elections on a predetermined date in order to restore peace to Libya.
Al-Sayeh underscored that the commission has set the timeframe of 1 July for beginning the process of implementing the 24 December elections. He emphasized that any extension of this deadline would have an effect on present plans.
The head of the HNEC also said that the commission had received 50 million Libyan dinars from the Government of National Accord (GNA). He said that it was still awaiting approval of the Budget of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in order to get more cash.
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