The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) has called on all Ad-Hoc personnel within five districts to claim their payments before the deadline, which is set at 31st October 2023.

A statement on Monday said the Rokel commercial bank special points within the five districts being Port Loko, Kambia, Falaba, Tonkolili and Karene would be closed on the 31st of October 2023.

The release reads: “Please be informed that RC Bank Special Payment Points in Port Loko, Kambia, Falaba, Tonkolili, and Karene will stop operations at close of business tomorrow, 31 October 2023.

“All ad-hoc personnel in these 5 districts are strongly encouraged to claim their payments before this deadline.

“However, kindly note that payments can be claimed at any RCB branch until 31 December 2023 when all SIM Korpor e-vouchers expire.

“Verified staff who receive an SMS with individual SIM Korpor e- voucher code are encouraged to bring along the valid government-issued ID (national identity card, voter ID card, driver’s license, passport, etc.) used to confirm their details during the verification process to claim their payment.

“Please contact ECSL for any questions. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.”