Samura Kamara Reacts to the Presentation of Certificate of Return to President Bio by Chief Electoral Commissioner

In the aftermath of the June 24th multi-tier elections in Sierra Leone, Samura Kamara, the Presidential Candidate for the main opposition, the All Peoples Congress (APC) party, has vehemently reacted to the presentation of the certificate of return to President Julius Maada Bio by the Chief Electoral Commissioner, Mohamed K. Konneh.

Kamara expressed deep concern over what he believes to be a manipulated process, branding it a “stage-managed occupation” of the State House and a blow to the democratic principles of the nation.

According to Kamara, Sierra Leone has lost its former glory and prosperity since the SLPP assumed governance in 2018.

Addressing the nation on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Kamara condemned what he described as an “unprecedented election fraud” that took place during the June 2023 elections.

He asserted that the citizens were determined to bring about change, as evidenced by the massive turnout at polling centers. However, he lamented the erosion of democracy since 2018, culminating in the alarming electoral fraud in the recent polls.

Kamara stressed the gravity of the situation, warning that allowing such undemocratic practices to persist could lead to a further deterioration of political, social, and economic conditions in the region.

He urged the international community, particularly ECOWAS, the AU, and other partners, to intervene and prevent the spread of this undemocratic behavior, emphasizing the significance of upholding the voice and will of the majority.

The Presidential Candidate emphasized that inaction or indifference from international organizations and democratic supporters would only embolden dictators or potential dictators, posing a threat to global advocacy for democracy, freedom, peace, justice, and human rights.

Kamara’s call for international scrutiny and intervention comes amid rising tensions in Sierra Leone following the controversial election results, and his words underscore the importance of safeguarding the democratic process and the will of the people in the country.

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Hassan Sesay | 2023-07-22 13:46:58

When society places party affiliation by putting it first over country, then there will forever remain problematic.
Abdulai Barrie | 2023-07-21 16:55:43

Samurai is day dreaming
| 2023-07-21 12:40:44

You are in the right track Dr. Kamara if ECSL knows Dr Kamara let them publish the disaggregated result by polling station simple . For those insane people that aren't seeing the fake results announced by commissioner with the whole world is talking about
| 2023-07-21 08:00:12

Samura stop fooling your supporter you lost the general elections . Where are you when slpp capture most of your strong hold including your own very district (karene).No district in Sierra Leone where you got 💯 votes how can you won an election failing to unite your party. Tinternational body's you are depending on has no power to make an election in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is a sovereignty State no other countries has that power to over turn ECSL decision. Election's are over let put politics aside and focus on developing our beloved Nation.
| 2023-07-21 00:26:26

We have nothing to do with osamu we're going forward not backwards Mr bio is our president you like it or not if you like kill yourself
Alie barry | 2023-07-20 23:43:18

Fuck to slpp
Joseph Momoh | 2023-07-20 22:50:06

Dr Samura Kamara, Sierra Leone Presidency is not for you. Stop putting more frustration on yourself or else frustration will kill you before your time. Stop risking the lives of Sierra Leonean youths because of your shellfish interest. Remember that leadership is from God. You can not rule this country by force. Dr Kamara, you once said in your campaign that you know how to cheat more than anyone in Sierra Leone, so why are you still crying over the cheating issue of elections. Who are you fooling? The International community or your supporters?
Pharm K. | 2023-07-20 22:34:07

Samura doesn't know what he is doing . Besting dead rats as always
| 2023-07-20 21:20:59

Abu Bakarr and Shaid Mohamed who are you referring to as 'We' some of us are not stupid like you guys. You are not patriotic citizens of the noble country. Some of you guys need to be taught a lesson.
Sahid Mohamed Kamara | 2023-07-20 20:57:24

Mohamed Kamara if you want to understand what is happening in this country, just read the EU, ECOWAS, African Union and all the elections observers' reports. Your rebel president ( Maada Bio ) and Mohamed Konneh are in Hot water now.. I know your rebel boss must have told you some lies. We will not accept Maada Bio any more as leader. Maada Bio has killed a lot of innocent people, in this country, let him go to hell. !!!
| 2023-07-20 20:38:23

When we talk about war always headed by our northeenan people, why???
Frederick Tucker | 2023-07-20 20:26:09

Samura Kamara is just embarrassing himself everyday by giving himself self hope. President Bio won the election and that was the will of the people. We prefer Slpp that reckless Apc party to ravage our country again. Take heed to your retirement and enjoy yourself saful. We are moving forward as a nation. Slpp election was the best for now in the sub region of west African.
| 2023-07-20 19:58:21

The result is not fake, it is real.If u don't accept it , that's your funeral.
Philip Aiah Momoh | 2023-07-20 19:30:44

Mr kamara are you not ashamed of yourself for the condemnation of the election results calling it as fraud, you beaten in your strong holds please get back to your village and forget about politics
Abubakarr mustapha Bainda | 2023-07-20 19:26:57

I personally is very much happened the challenge APC party has mounted against the ECSL and the Republic as a whole.in 2007 election results wasn't won by APC,it's was clearly won by SLPP party,but the interest of our all country called sierra Leone,the late man Solo B accepted, he never took his ambition more than the country. Something that has never be practiced outside our constitution,then then electoral commissioner, Christiana Thorpe did it's,by validating SLPP stronger hold. When formal ABK regime now make it into law. 2012 the incumbent president went in with Formal EBK ,he challenged the outcome,he petition the results without this kind commotion. We need to stop this as patriotic citizens.
abubakarrg kamara | 2023-07-20 19:21:39

Pa Samura we day behind you sir. You are the choosing one and that state seat is for you.
| 2023-07-20 19:15:08

Who are you referring to as we? Some of us that are sober minded Sierra Leonean don’t involved into Frivolities like the idiot folks of APC. Samura Kamara I advise you to go to Kamalo and do business as usual. Stupid drunk idiot
| 2023-07-20 19:10:36

Shaid Mohamed stop fooling yourself by reference we, let me ask you who are you referring to as “WE”? Some of us don’t involved ourselves into free volities. His acceptance has nothing to do with we the sober minded Sierra Leonean. All you should advise him to fight to prove his innocence in court before he is sent to the male correctional center.
Sahid Mohamed Kamara | 2023-07-20 18:58:55

Dr. Kamara, please do not accept this Fake results. We the people of Sierra Leone are solidly behind you and we are ready to die for our democratic rights. Maada Bio is a killer and a dictator, Maada Bio is a human rights violator and a notorious thief and lier. Maada Bio started killing innocent people in 1992 when he was Head of the Execution Team of the NPRC junta government.. Maada Bio killed Bambay Kamara, Yays Kanu, Dumbuya and over fifty senior army and police officers for no reasons at that time. Maada Bio is a very callous man. Please ECOWAS members, AU members, EU people, Britain, America, German, France and Russia help us remove this Devil incernate from from our society. We have voted against him but he is bragging that no body can change him even the International world. Now the people of Sierra Leone cannot demonstrate against him anymore because he is ready to kill more people if we do Please please help us Now before it is too late. Thank you very much for saving our democratic rights from this dictator and his rebel trained security officers (Kamajors).
| 2023-07-20 18:56:12

This Mohamed guy nor get sense you look stupid since wa you dae comment on this sierraloaded you comment dem all nor get sense ar nor tin say you get sense ooooo trust Salone man nor dae ever lef fool
| 2023-07-20 18:49:37

Go na village U nor able maada bio pan all thing Osamu God make you for serve maada bio for life time
| 2023-07-20 18:44:21

Maybe he is sick and needs help, but first, BRAGGING in shame as ALL PEOPLE'S CURRUPTION BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES.
Mohamed Kamara | 2023-07-20 18:29:29

Samura Kamara go back to Kamalo and your drinking habit that befits you. Sierraloaded do not address him as flag bearer. He is former flag bearer. Point of correction sierraloaded, Samura does not have the legitimacy to address Sierra Leone as a nation, but APC as a party. So he didn't address Sierra Leone but the APC. Tis should be clear to all. A man that does not have evidence for his claim is as stupid as a fool. Very stupid man Samura is. May the lord deliver him from this abundant stupidity.
Peter Blango | 2023-07-20 18:13:38

But the party from which Samura comes, do not seemingly have any viable constitution, rather, they are governed by a leadership. I don't know how democratic they can be!
Moses | 2023-07-20 18:05:55

Please Mr kamara honestly we know you guys were not prepared for the election and also we fully know that you loss.
| 2023-07-20 17:59:00

Who told samura that we need change He is definitely talking for His own Interest not us