The new Commissioner of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone [ECSL], Edmond Sylvester Alpha, celebrated in a jubilant way after his approval by parliament on Friday, February 27 2026.

In a viral social media video, Alpha danced in appreciation of his approval. He was dancing to a popular song titled in the country’s local dialect [Krio], ‘Tin Don Bee’, meaning ‘something has happened’.

Alpha’s approval came after several backlashes from citizens and members of the main opposition, the All People’s Congress [APC], who boycotted the approval process in parliament.

His reaction has drawn mixed reactions from the public, while others are criticising it other are in approval.

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