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In the wake of the Sierra Leone presidential election, the National Election Watch (NEW) has raised concerns about the official results announced by the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL).
NEW’s analysis of the data released by the ECSL indicates significant inconsistencies between the parliamentary and presidential election results in several districts. As a result, NEW is urging the ECSL to release all polling station level results to ensure transparency and facilitate independent analysis.
The findings of NEW’s analysis show discrepancies in turnout and vote shares between the presidential and parliamentary elections across multiple districts. While the overall turnout remained relatively stable, there were variations within districts.
For instance, in four districts in the North and South, the parliamentary election witnessed significantly lower turnout compared to the presidential election.
The Western Area also displayed notable differences, with a higher number of voters casting their ballots in the parliamentary election but not the presidential election.
Moreover, the analysis revealed contrasting voting patterns in certain districts. Falaba, for example, witnessed the All People’s Congress (APC) receiving a higher percentage of the vote share in the parliamentary election compared to the presidential election, while the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) experienced the opposite. Similar variations were observed in Karene and Port Loko districts.
Another concern raised by NEW pertains to the rate of invalid ballots. The official results released by the ECSL indicated a consistent rate of approximately 0.4% invalid ballots for both the presidential and parliamentary elections.
However, historical trends suggest higher rates in parliamentary elections, whereas the presidential election results reflected a significantly lower rate compared to previous elections.
The Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) projected a 4.8% rate of invalid ballots for the presidential election, further emphasizing the discrepancy.
Given these inconsistencies, NEW is calling on the ECSL to enhance transparency by releasing all polling station level results. This step would not only promote trust and credibility but also enable further independent analysis of the electoral process.
Lucrative and eloquent speech from NEW continue the good work
This is what we expect from NEW May the Lord bless NEW
Konneh is a disgrace to this nation how can this be,
any ways I think the results were irreversible so disappointed 😞
NEW please don’t bring unrest in sierra Leone ok , the results has being announced and we have president elected ok. NEW you guys don’t do this in 2007 and 2012 why 2023. Are guys telling us that the 2007 and 2012 election was credible, which you and I was never . So you should stop this
ECSL should only submit what is legally constitutional to submit, it is not constitution bound by ECSL to release polling station data, then I see no need for it to be released.
This act was passed in Parliament by APC and SLPP MPs. So everyone should respect our constitution
What about Kono, Moyamba, Bonthe, Pujehun why are they not included in the analysis
You’re wasting your time. Why couldn’t you speak out when Christiana Thorpe disenfranchised us , Kono people. She announced election results when ours (Kono district)was still being counted. Shame on your people….
Konneh, what disgraceful event is this. Konneh killed the democracy of this country surely you will regret it including your family as well this world and next world Inshallah through by the power of Allah
NEW is just blabbing, if their analysis are correct and seems to have all the data to do so, let them post the data at the polling stations and leave ECSL alone.
The elections are over and nothing can change the outcomes, so allow peace to reign.
NEW want more funding but they are disappointed with on run off.
The best option for NEW is to put all ur evidence of discrepancies together and file into the Supreme Court the only institution the can reverse ECSL decision
I want to tell you that Maada Bio will not continue with this illegitimate power to even 6months. If Maada Bio have Sense he should hand over power safu to the rightful winner, His Excellency Dr. Samura Kamara who is elected ligetimately by the masses of Sierra Leone. I promise u the power will come back to Dr. Samura Kamara.
If Maada Bio allowed independence body conducted fresh registration and bring materials to conduct the elections Maada Bio will regret why he exist on planet earth mark my words today 6th July 2023.
Lonta.
Sierra Leone is corrupt and most of our religious beliefs leader disappointed the believers they quoted property tax rate to the people and fair them how disturbingly they are to we the lame man
NEW is not just corrupt but NEW is also a disgrace, you announced a result of which your guys claimed that their will be no winner and that the election will go to runoff now you are saying otherwise. Go and stupid yourself and families but not the poor people, you have eat what you want to eat and given, so please allow us the poor people to be elections is done and dusted. Go and answer to the carter center case