Alex Saffa

Versions of names: Алекс Саффа; Alex Pat Labib Saffa

Sierra Leone

Political activity

According to Russian sources, Alex Saffa serves as an Executive Assistant at the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL). One other source, however, not very trustworthy (a Facebook profile of an opposition group exiled in Kuwait, apparently) confirms this function. Alex Saffa’s name is mentioned in the 2021 report of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, but without the function. On his X/Twitter profile, Alex Saffa states that he lives in London.

Corresponding elections

Local & Regional Election Russia 2024

Russia’s local elections in September 2024, concentrated on the socalled Single Voting Day, were marked by unprecedented restrictions on independent opposition, media, and election observers. To legitimize the elected politicians in the eyes of the Russian voters and international audiences, the Russian Central Election Commission invited multiple representatives of state election commissions to Moscow and St. Petersburg. All of them misused the authority of their institutions to lend legitimacy to these fraudulent elections. EPDE monitored the Russian media and other sources during the three election days and has noticed that Russia’s Central Electoral Commission invited six counterparts from five electoral institutions: SPR Election Commission of Malaysia; INE Instituto Nacional Electoral (Mexico); COMELEC Commission on Elections (Philipines); ECSL Electoral Commission (Sierra Leone); IEC Electoral Commission (South Africa). The group appeared first on September 6, 2024 in Moscow during a conference of Russia’s Central Electoral Commission, then on September 7 they traveled to St. Petersburg. The group visited at least one polling station in St. Petersburg on September 8, 2024.

Missions

2024 - Russia - Single Voting Day (Local & Regional Election)

Political affiliation at time of mission: not identified

Official function at time of mission: Staff member of an Election Management Body ECSL Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone

Context

The quotes are taken from the Telegram channel of the Mediacenter Elections 2024 and from the ''Evening Saint Petersburg'' media outlet both published on September 7, 2024. The quotes praise the course and the organisation of elections, creating an impression of endorsement from international counterparts.

Quotes regarding this election

Alex Saffa, executive assistant to the chairperson of the National Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone, called the Russian electoral system one of the best he has seen in his practice. [...] “It is very impressive that voters in Russia have a choice of how to vote. If someone cannot come to the polling station, they can invite an election commission specialist to their home. This is convenient, especially for elderly people or those with disabilities,” added Alex Saffa. [Translated from Russian]

Source link & date: https://vecherka-spb.ru/2024/09/07/predstaviteli-inostrannikh-izbiratelnikh-organov-podelilis-vpechatleniyami-ot-rossiiskikh-elektoralnikh-protsessov (2025-12-09)

The Russian electoral system is one of the best I have seen, and I have traveled a lot to different countries. We were very impressed with the work of the electoral system in Russia. We have a lot to learn from the Central Electoral Commission of the Russian Federation. [Translated from Russian]

Source link & date: https://t.me/mediacenter2024/428 (2025-12-09)

I was very impressed with the voter registration procedure. Russia has an entire automated system that collects and stores information about registered voters. This system can be trusted. In Africa, you have to declare yourself to get on the voter list. It is not as convenient as in your country. [Translated from Russian]

Source link & date: https://t.me/mediacenter2024/428 (2025-12-09)