Minister of Planning and Economic Development Dr Francis Kai-Kai has joined other well-meaning Sierra Leoneans to make the call for citizens that are 18 Years and above to peacefully partake in the voter Registration Process that commenced on the 3rd September, 2022.

The Minister believes that the widespread electoral participation is a foundational element of a healthy democracy and an important mechanism for voters to exercise policy making and public spending oversight.

Sierra Leone began voter registration as scheduled on Saturday the 3rd.September in readiness for 24 June 2023 Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Council elections.

According to the Chief Electoral Commisioner Mr. Mohammed Kenewui Konneh has confirmed that the voter registration process will be in two phases. Each phase takes 15 days and at every phase, the designated registration centers will be opened at 07 AM and closed at 5 PM across the country in every constituency and ward.

He further revealed that the first phase will start on 3rd September and ends on 17th September and the Commission will need two days to mobilize equipment and staff across the country to start the 2nd phase on 20th September and ends on 4th October 2022.