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The People’s Movement Democratic Change (PMDC), led by Charles Margai, has filed a case in the Supreme Court of Sierra Leone against the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL).
The PMDC is seeking various declarations under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, citing violations of constitutional and electoral laws.
The case, filed under the constitutional instrument and electoral acts, aims to address several issues related to the upcoming elections scheduled for June 24, 2023. The PMDC’s application for relief includes the following points:
▪️ Challenging the appointment of Mohamed Konneh as Chief Electoral Commissioner of ECSL, arguing that the appointment violates constitutional provisions.
▪️ Asserting that the failure to publish candidate nomination deadlines in the Gazette effectively disenfranchises voters, as intending candidates are unaware of the timeline, contrary to the Public Elections Act.
▪️ Questioning the fairness, credibility, and transparency of the electoral process due to the unreliable “Portal System” introduced by ECSL. The PMDC highlights multiple system breakdowns reported to the commission.
▪️ Insisting that sections 154 and 155 of the Public Elections Act are mandatory and not discretionary, urging strict compliance from the ECSL. The failure to allot campaign dates to presidential candidates may deprive them of launching effective campaigns to gain voter support.
▪️ Additionally, the PMDC calls for fundamental rights cases pending in the Supreme Court to be heard by five substantive Supreme Court Justices, challenging any hearings conducted otherwise as unconstitutional and decisions reached as null and void.
Furthermore, the PMDC urges an appraisal of the electoral process conducted by ECSL, deeming it unsatisfactory and potentially unsafe for the scheduled June 24 elections.
The plaintiffs, represented by Patrick John and Tony H.B. Songa, have provided affidavits in support of their application. Charles Margai, as a Sierra Leonean citizen, registered voter, and concerned individual, brings the action, while the PMDC represents one of the thirteen political parties contesting the general elections.
The plaintiffs’ address for service is C/o their solicitors, C.F. Margai & Associates, located at Banta Chambers, 46 Rawdon Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The case filed by the PMDC against the ECSL will now be considered by the Supreme Court, which will play a crucial role in determining the validity of the allegations raised and their impact on the upcoming elections.
To be honest enough Charles Margai is a disgrace and a very unbrought up old man. He thinks he can avenge his dismissal by president Bio in this manner. He is just a frustrated, misguided, unbrought up, stupid useless and above all q big thief who has completely failed in life.
Foolish old big man.
This is what the constitution tell every citizens and what margai has mentioned is the correct we also expect the supreme court to act as independent body in the nation konneh has malpractice this election bet here is sierra Leone we don’t allow such thing to happen
Aaron this election will hold whether you enemies of progress like it or not. Charles Margai is a very stupid man and does not really know what to do. He is a foolish old man and you know it. If den nor able day election yagba lei den pul an.
Sierra Leoneans we are the cause of our problems. People will see the truth and decide to say otherwise. Let’s us stop thinking about ourselves, but for national development.
Good job done Lawyer Margai
Charles Francis Margai is indeed a true Patriot of Sierra Leone, doing whatever he possibly can to save Mama Salone from another civil and political unrests. It’s our hope that the supreme court will give this matter the attention it deserves.
Charles margai is hero and a powerful lawyer,thank you so much sir,this people want to ruin Sierra Leone but it won’t work
Proper measures need to be done.
Thank you, Mr. Charles. F. Margai👏
We could not tolerate the ECSL’s dubious plans. Woe to them and their accomplices😔🙈
Unity Freedom and Justice surrounded by Peace, yields a better fruit in a country.
Land that we love our Sierra Leone.
My dear no matter what this election will hold.d way how me ajourned Samura e case for make e take part na de election na so back we get for ajourned dis case tae after de elections lonta
Lawyer francis margai is really seeking the welfare of we the poor sierra leoneans to take us out of this shambled and recked economy. Proper things need to be done before going to this election . Kudos sir . M
Thank you very much sir, Charles Fancis Margai is Next President come June 24th 2023.Or what ever time the election conduct in this country sierra Leone.My brothers and sisters u like it or take………
You’re the patriotic mindset and honest political leaders I have trust for in this country… Well inked.
Thank you very much Charles Margai. You are indeed a fearless leader, a honest Lawyer and a patriot. May Allah bless, guide and protect you in your endeavors.
Our problem in the Case presented is the judiciary. Most of the current judges are REBELS working with Maada Bio to destroy this country.
Maada Bio is paying his rebel judges extra money to be dishonest, irresponsible and disloyal to the people of Sierra Leone. Most of them have lost their INTEGRITY and respect..
Charles Margai,a lot of people have high respect for you because you are a man with self-esteem.
Go on the “Almighty God” will guide and protect you in this venture…… Stay blessed.
Magai is a frustrated old man that has joined the noisy minority anti election campaign. why wait till the last minute to file your complain when a lot of resources but local and internal (your word) has been spent on this process. This tóo is Freetown
Mohamed Kamara you are one of the most useless people in SL. What is wrong in what Mr Margai did? Let me tell you something; all what Mr Margai did is for the good of the state.
You with ur stinky n smelling mouth is abusing a well respected personality in SL. But all of u posterity will judge u bcuz u r Happy about the current destruction of our constitution by ECSL.
If u have nothing to say just close up ur dirty mouth. Idiot n wretched wretch like u.
I’m urging Sierra Leonean to be committed patriots instead of politics patriotism, let us contribute good for this nation
Mohamed Larkoh, they’ve been telling me that you’re arrogant, you have no right to be insulting people on social media over politics…….some of guys are senseless and naive, and you’re there opening your ogri mouth insulting people as if Charles Frustrated Margai is your father. Scallywag!!
Margai as Sierra Leoeans have learned to know him in the years gone by, has never won a critical and sensitive case in Sierra Leone. Again, it does not mean when Charles and his caboodle have taken ECSL to court could be a potential factor in halting the activities of ECSL, the organization is dealing with a timeline that is expected to be adhered to, no matter what. The case might be called up after the pools shall have been conducted. The case will not affect the outcome of the pools, therefore those gestures by our brother we have come to know in the last decades are just merely seeking attention but not impacting our society as a nation. He has tried, but the outcome will just be as fruitless as his success in national politics in the past decades. Lol!
Charles Margai is a failure indeed.
Please don’t bring us behind your stupidity.
I support Lawyer Charles Margai’s point of view.Thank you
Thanks Charles Margai I have been asking few people around me why the ECSL is violating the constitution thanks to protect our constitution by bringing it upon May God bless you
Margai and all other oppositions are not going to succeed Inshallah
Can Mr margai of PMDC Mr Samurai boy cot the election dont put us behind sir.
Massaquoi Seamus u lack intergrity, honesty n patriotism to the point that u prefer our democracy to be mortgage in favor of the paopa government bcuz u r on their pay list. But governor Clarkson’s prayer will hunt you. Political stooge n moron
Good work done, one of our best in mordan times. God bless you sir.