The Commission of Inquiry into the Breach of Peace During and After the October 2025 General Election has been granted an additional 21 days to complete its work, with a new deadline set for April 24, 2026.
The extension was approved by the Appointments Authority following a formal request from the commission.
The extra time will allow the commission to carefully review all evidence, statements, and public feedback collected so far.
It will also give forensic experts the opportunity to examine new materials submitted during the inquiry and ensure that the final report submitted to the President is thorough and accurate.
The commission will also use the time to prepare an official interpretation of its findings.
The commission began its work on November 20, 2025, originally tasked to finish within 90 days. A previous extension set the deadline for April 3, 2026.
However, public engagement during the inquiry exceeded expectations, with many citizens coming forward to provide evidence, share statements, or contribute opinions.
This high level of participation made it impossible to complete the work within the previously extended timeline, prompting the need for additional time.
The commission expressed gratitude to all citizens and stakeholders who participated in the process. This includes individuals who appeared before the commission, submitted evidence in writing, called in, or engaged via social media.
The commission said their contributions were crucial in ensuring a comprehensive and transparent inquiry.
