Social Security Board Election Results Still Pending After 15 Days
The Social Security Office (SSO) reports that the verification of the October 11th Social Security Board election results is still ongoing, despite 15 days having passed since the vote.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, the Social Security Office (SSO) has confirmed that the official verification process for the Social Security Board election, held on October 11, 2026, remains incomplete. Although unofficial results indicated a victory for the 'Progressive Social Security' group following a 100% count across 5,233 polling stations nationwide, the formal validation process is still underway.
Niyada Seneemano-mai, Deputy Secretary-General and spokesperson for the SSO, stated that while all provincial results have been received, the agency is currently conducting a final accuracy check. This step is required before the results can be submitted to the Election Commission (EC) for formal certification. The established timeline required provincial committees to report results by October 19, with the SSO scheduled to verify scores and finalize candidate rankings between October 20 and October 30.
For residents and expatriates contributing to the Social Security Fund, this delay means the composition of the new board—which oversees policies affecting healthcare and benefits—remains unconfirmed. While the election process is administrative, the finalization of the board is a critical step in ensuring the continuity of social security governance. Stakeholders must wait for the official announcement from the Election Commission to confirm the new representatives.
