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President Julius Maada Bio and presidential candidate for the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has received ECOWAS, European Union, African Union, and West African Elders Forum Observer Missions ahead of the June 24 multi-tier elections, citing the many successes the country has made to ensure a credible election.
In his statement the head of mission, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambers, thanked President Bio for making time to receive them and congratulated him on the country’s election to the non-permanent category at the UN Security Council, noting that the win did not come as a surprise as he had been monitoring the country’s effort to secure the seat.
He went on to state that the country had successfully been tested for over 20 years, which showed that it was a resilient country that was consolidating its democracy.
Dr. Chambers furthered that the ECOWAS had been monitoring all elections after the war in Sierra Leone, adding that in 2023 they happened to be the largest observer mission that would be deployed across the country.
He said since their arrival in the country, they had been able to engage different institutions such as the Political Parties Regulations Commission (PPRC), Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), Office of National Security (ONS), different political parties and other observer missions.
He went on to disclose that so far, they felt convinced that all preparations for the June 24th elections were set to hold, adding that the mood in the country had been calm so far, notwithstanding the concerns raised by the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), which they would have to look into.
He ended by saying that the chairman for the ECSL had assured them of credible elections, noting that he would, therefore, want to admonish all citizens to be peaceful during and after elections.
In his response, President Bio welcomed representatives of the election observers on behalf of his government and the people of Sierra Leone, stating that all arrangements, such as security and materials for the June 24th elections are in place.
President Bio also mentioned that the election is 95% funded by the government of Sierra Leone while adding that to ensure a credible election his government had been able to implement 70 out of 100 recommendations made by the European Union observer mission after the 2018 elections.
He also said the dates for the elections were announced over a year ago and that the rules of the elections had been discussed by all parties concerned to ensure a fair playground for all interested parties.
“We don’t want you to accept any suggestion of a postponement of elections as the main opposition is proposing. I want to assure you that on the part of the government, we are prepared and have provided all the necessary funds to ensure we have a peaceful election”.
Good thing to oversee the election results
Good talk president Bio, May God Almighty continue to bless you and protect you from your enemies
Bio na u tem this for kam Kaka look wae you dae lie say na u govt found all the kopo for the election 🤪🤪.u feel say den guy ya cam for sorry en help tif the election for you.lok wae you dae twist face en coll wae you dae tok. day bye bye to power 🤪🤪🤪
Thankful to you His excellence President Bio tell these EU observers to stick on their mission and not to interfere in the country’s constitution, if they want to dictate let them go to Putin and tell him to stop the fight in Ukrain
Thank you for reminding them that 95 of the funds is from the GOSL. Koods
Alpha sow.. tell us who funded the 2023 election?
Bio must go by fire by thunder
Alpha Sow, have respect for leadership. Stop abusing leaders for you shall one day be a leader if you so deserve.
The African Union Election Observers are led by a former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Dessalegn, who is a great friend of former president Ernest Koroma. Sierra Leoneans don’t forget these people they have come to corrupt our country
Thank you Mr president for your good work
Maada Bio has been telling lies to the people of Sierra Leone and went on to tell the same lies to the Election observers.
Maada Bio you are telling us that the country has a lot of money to fund the Elections but why do you allow the people of Sierra Leone to suffer too much?
Besides, the IMF has just given the Country $20m as a debt because the national budget is in the red. Why do we need to borrow if we have much to spend on elections.
Again, you Maada Bio stole too much of the country’s money till the Bank Governor ran away from you.
Maada Bio you are a thief and alier. Your days are numbered at State House.
Go, Go, Go Maada Bio; we have never got a president that is a thief, a lier, a tribalist, a killer and a stupid man like you, Go and get ready to appear at the ICC for trial.
Uptill now people are so difficult to understand things, very soon when President Bio regain office then we start drawing pictures on the board may be you people will understand.