Fazal Ahmad Manawi is an Afghan politician, electoral expert, and Islamic scholar. A judge by profession, Manawi has served as a member and later as chairperson of the Independent Election Commission (2009-2013). In post-2001 administrations, he had held some senior government positions, including deputy chief justice. During his tenure as chairperson of the election commission, Manawi successfully managed the post-election crises. He also formerly served as the Minister of Justice in the republican government. He is reportedly a senior leader in the National Resistance Front (NRF).