Are you accessing this website using an Android phone?
If yes, the stress is over, just click the below button to download and install our Android app and we will hence bring the news to your doorstep.
Mr. Jonathan is presently heading the Election Mission to Sierra Leone for the West African Elders Forum in 2023. Meanwhile, Mr. Osinbajo is presiding over a 12-person team of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG).
By: Oladeinde Olawoyin
Good luck Jonathan, the ex-president of Nigeria, and Yemi Osinbajo, the most recent former vice president, are currently heading the group of electoral surveyors for the ongoing general elections in Sierra Leone.
As the West African Elders Forum 2023 Election Mission heads to Sierra Leone, Mr. Jonathan takes the lead while Mr. Osinbajo presides over the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) consisting of 12 members to oversee the country’s elections.
Julius Bio of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and Samura Kamara of the All Peoples Congress (APC) are viewed as the primary contenders in the presidential election, creating a direct competition between them.
The National Democratic Alliance has nominated Bah Mohamed Chernoh, the People’s Democratic Party has chosen Coker Prince, the Citizens Democratic Party has put forward Jonjo Mohamed, the United National Peoples Party has named Kabuta Henry, and the Alliance Democratic Party has selected Kakay Iye.
The upcoming election features a diverse set of candidates, including Kamara Musa of the Peace and Liberation Party, Margai Francis of the People’s Movement For Democratic Change, Saccoh Dougakoro representing the Revolutionary United Front Party, Patrick Sandy from the National Unity and Reconciliation Party, Mohamed Sowa-Turay of the United Democratic Movement, and Williams Victor running with the Republic National Independent Party.
Sierra Leoneans will cast their ballots for not just the president, but also for members of parliament and local councillors. This election will mark the fifth one since the end of the civil war in the country, 21 years prior.
In adherence to the electoral provisions, should the initial ballot fail to yield a presidential candidate with a 55 percent majority of valid votes, the top two candidates will proceed to a run-off election two weeks following the announcement of the first-round result.
Premium Times reported that the Nigerian Vice President, Mr Osinbajo, was observed on Saturday actively keeping a check on the polling units located in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone.
On Friday, Mr. Jonathan engaged with crucial institutions and individuals involved in the upcoming elections, in preparation for the polls.
On his official Twitter account, he stated that the WAEF Election Mission to Sierra Leone had a meeting with the Inspector General of Police and the National Security Coordinator to evaluate their readiness for the upcoming general elections. This is part of their ongoing efforts to engage with stakeholders before Saturday’s voting.
During the meeting, we emphasized the crucial function of security personnel in guaranteeing fair and honest elections.
Part of the WAEF group attended a meeting for Heads of Missions, where we discussed our observations and findings related to the elections.
Polling stations across the country are currently open for voters to cast their ballots.
Join Our WhatsApp Channel
DEAR READER,
Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government. For continued free access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask you to consider making modest support to this noble endeavor. By contributing to The Trumpet News, you are helping to sustain journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all. Your donation is voluntary — please decide how much and how often you want to give.
For offline donations, email donations@thetrumpetngr.com or call +2347026891070:
You May Also Like This...
