U.K, U.S., Ireland, Germany, France And EU Delegation Join Statement on Sierra Leone Elections

In a show of solidarity and support for democracy, delegations from the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, and the European Union (EU) have come together to issue a joint statement regarding the recent general elections held in Sierra Leone on June 24th, 2023.

The international delegations applauded the people of Sierra Leone for their active participation and commendable dedication in exercising their democratic right to vote. Despite facing logistical challenges in certain areas, the citizens of Sierra Leone displayed remarkable commitment throughout the electoral process.

However, concerns were raised about the transparency of the tabulation process, drawing attention to potential flaws in the election’s integrity. National and international observation missions echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for greater transparency in the tabulation process.

Undeterred by these difficulties, the joint statement reiterated the unwavering commitment of the international community to supporting democracy and the aspirations of the Sierra Leonean people. It urged all parties involved to exercise restraint and respect the rule of law while emphasizing the importance of peaceful dialogue in resolving any disputes that may arise.

As Sierra Leone moves forward from the election, the international delegations stand in solidarity with the country and its people, emphasizing the significance of transparent, fair, and inclusive electoral processes as foundations of a strong democracy.

The joint statement serves as a reminder of the international community’s dedication to upholding democratic principles and supporting the people of Sierra Leone in their pursuit of a prosperous and democratic future.

Read full statement below:

“We applaud the Sierra Leonean people for their participation in the June 24th, 2023, general elections. We commend the commitment and dedication displayed by the citizens of Sierra Leone in exercising their democratic right to vote and engaging in the electoral process.

“We note that significant logistical problems hampered voting on election day in certain areas. We share the concerns of national and international observation missions about the lack of transparency in the tabulation process.

“Despite these difficulties, we remain committed to supporting democracy and the aspirations of the Sierra Leonean people. We urge everyone to exercise restraint, respect the rule of law, and engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve disputes.”

Comment(s)

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| 2023-07-01 23:29:26

This marked the beginning of another war in sierra Leone with this undemocratic, barbarian government, abused of human rights, Unconstitutional and killing of innocent people.we are asking the international community to take note.the war is at our door
Sheku Rogers | 2023-07-01 08:59:07

May Allah guide us in terms of leadership in this country
Sheku Rogers | 2023-07-01 08:57:09

Let the Will of God be don
Joseph Bio | 2023-06-30 08:30:52

SLPP is a party with no respect of the law no humanitarian feeling no better future, intimidation is the order of the day lawlessness is their daily bread wickedness is their blood, killing is their hubby,,,,, we pleaded to the international community to intervain😭😭😭😭
Mohamed Fatorma | 2023-06-30 07:57:09

Please just keep the peace. No matter what you guys think president Bio is going to rule us for the next five years.
| 2023-06-29 13:25:01

President Bio win the election Each party have a party agent and they all have their results so let them calculate no need for international committee
kamaraishmailsheikabdulmalik | 2023-06-28 22:43:30

We are in a state of dalema in sierra Leone, please 🙏 we flop on our knees begging the international community to settle disputes between the less democracy and corruption that is taking place in our country sierra Leone 😭😭😭
| 2023-06-28 21:22:35

How can an opposition party win elections when its supporters could not register in their numbers. If an opposition party fails to realize that it is in opposition and that there is a rulling president democratically elected, it could be difficult for the opposition party to win elections. If the opposition party disobeys or fails to accept that there is a rulling party even when there is need for national activism like census or registration they will not honour yet , they want to win elections. How is that possible, by rigging ?
Abdul Karim Sesay | 2023-06-28 20:48:17

The most difficult things we have in Sierra Leone is hatred. We don't love ourselves with tribal sentiment for the past 5years we against ourselves for political tribal hatred which drive us a serious surfing. I believe we work together with our elected president to move this country to the highest level, and stop blaming one another.
| 2023-06-28 20:46:30

The result in Sierra Leone show that there’s no democracy in this country. however we are looking forward to the international community to resolve this issue if not it will be a future problem.
Abdul Karim Sesay | 2023-06-28 20:34:54

The most important things we should do for now is to pray hard for our beloved country and our respectable leader to work hard for our p country to move forward. God bless the we the people of Sierra Leone, and God bless our president.
| 2023-06-28 20:29:56

This has nothing to do with being affiliated with a political party. This has to do with integrity. The right and will of the citizens of this nation has been brutally denied by the work of thourgry. We are kindly asking the respective international bodies not to sit by and watch this happen to the people of Sierra Leone
| 2023-06-28 20:25:17

Let’s us keep our peace and love and moved on to a new chapter …There’s life after Election.
| 2023-06-28 19:09:12

This is daytime robbery on people's right. What happened to a Democracy government?
Edmilson | 2023-06-28 19:02:56

As we all know that election are not credible, and for that reasons their is a lot of killing on going. Innocent soul are suffering, businesses are lock. Attacking people one by one. The thugs are sent by the Paopa Leaders. We are not save in Sierra Leone. This is the worst election ever since. From Edmilson in Makeni
| 2023-06-28 18:42:08

All this international bodies for the fact that they saw the lack of transparency why don't they play a miedate roll to fix it. What should we do as poor citizens
Dr icon | 2023-06-28 18:17:16

When we forget about Allah the world owner this is what happens and there are wicked leaders on Earth and Sierra Leone has the heartless one but true comes last let pray for our beloved country period Dr icon
| 2023-06-28 18:00:01

Democracy is dead in Sierra Leone, the election results did not reflect the will of the people. We are calling on the UK, US, EU and ECOWAS to resolve the chaotic matter...........
Kadiatu bankolay sesay | 2023-06-28 17:53:38

If those who are normal in Sierra leone are suffering what happens to the mentally challenged people in Sierra leone Please international community come and help this country for the sake of the poor and needy more especially the mentally challenged women and girls we want peace the people of Sierra leone are crying to You more the mentally challenged
| 2023-06-28 17:49:04

Allah please help Sierra Leone 🙏🙏
| 2023-06-28 17:43:41

What is the next step we are waiting for you the information community to come an save us because our democracy is dying in Sierra Leone
Amara Momoh | 2023-06-28 17:38:09

I wish good luck to the elected president , may God guide and protect him to rule us in the correct way.
| 2023-06-28 17:25:12

Although the western powers are silent over the killing and wounding of electoral officials, we are with the opinion that observers should be transparent in their reporting mechanism and not just be one sided. On August 10, seven police officers were brutally murdered in the most savage manner all on camera but none of the embassies condemned that act, instead everybody talked about police brutality and the exessive use of force. Let there be the fear of God for all and sundry. I am advising Sierra Leoneans to unite and avoid people who have pleasure when we fight. They create bad policies for us bcos of their money. Let's come together and work hard so that no power dictates to us. Together we can make it.
| 2023-06-28 17:11:52

It’s worrisome, Sierra Leoneans will never forget about the day light robbery let the right thing be done for my people 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Mohamed bangura | 2023-06-28 17:02:47

Another five years of suffering
RICHMOND T.N YENKIE | 2023-06-28 17:00:36

Our leaders which we supposed to lean from, are crook and mean, so I wonder how the upcoming generation will be tomorrow if they become leaders. The international people we put our hope to it just a wast time, my brothers and sisters let focus in what every we are doing to survive, and under go what ever comes in our way for the next five years.
| 2023-06-28 16:52:13

ADEBAYOR was preaching that EU, international community,AU,ECOWAS,are credible bodies.unless otherwise he will henceforth discredit their credibility in an audio.the result has been announced,and bodies were here and up till now, no statement from them discrediting the result announced,ie the result is credible,or are to question the credibility of the international bodies?
Bockarie akonday | 2023-06-28 16:46:23

Any form of acceptance of June, 24 polls in Sierra Leone marks the end of democracy in Sierra Leone. A new definition the of democracy for Sierra Leoneans is the government government of a person, by a person and for the person. This blatant daylight robbery of the people's vote by the Chief Electoral Commission marks the beginning of another Idi Amin of Uganda regime bastadisation of the Constitution, above all, one party State and presidency for life. This is a blatant attempt to test the resolve of all the democratic institutions in the world. Sanctions to Sierra Leone can only add injury to the already life support economy and the far below acceptable standard of living of the people. Sanctions will kill Sierra Leoneans even morethan the dictatetorial regime now in place. Only a military intervention can save the situation. It may be bloody but sharp.
ebradawo | 2023-06-28 16:43:40

The ball is opened to all and sundry and our cohesiveness matters most. However, the past five years are full of challenges which as a nation should be taken collectively to overcome them. The politics of divisive statement by both those who govern and the governed must be expelled at all corridors. Nothing we can offer to this country in the absence of peace and unity. Among other things, internal issues have to be addressed by moral guarantors with whom much is expected from. Especially civil societies, interreligious groups, media personnel and community stakeholders. Again, the security forces must be barred from meddling into politics as there primary role is to protect lives and properties, not to do otherwise because the people's money is the one used for their uniform, arms and salary. On the other hand, civilians must respect authorities. God bless Sierra Leone.
| 2023-06-28 16:42:15

The ball is opened to all and sundry and our cohesiveness matters most. However, the past five years are full of challenges which as a nation should be taken collectively to overcome them. The politics of divisive statement by both those who govern and the governed must be expelled at all corridors. Nothing we can offer to this country in the absence of peace and unity. Among other things, internal issues have to be addressed by moral guarantors with whom much is expected from. Especially civil societies, interreligious groups, media personnel and community stakeholders. Again, the security forces must be barred from meddling into politics as there primary role is to protect lives and properties, not to do otherwise because the people's money is the one used for their uniform, arms and salary. On the other hand, civilians must respect authorities. God bless Sierra Leone.
Mamud Foray | 2023-06-28 16:36:39

It is very disappointing and heart-bleeding for such an adverse democracy. Oooh Mama Salone I know you are weeping 😂
samba thoronka | 2023-06-28 16:35:19

Are you wasting money in Sierra Leone or you are wasting our time? Allowing this government to run this term simply means our voices are not ital With all the situation here we voted out the incumbent but yet he was announced Another 5years that will lead us to pains and frustrations We have learnt from this election that each government shall be completing 10 years in governance even if if governing us badly You failed to impress me and Sierra Leoneans
Yillah Amadu | 2023-06-28 16:32:18

We are patiently waiting for your response to this kind of ECSL boss in our beloved country Sierra leone.
| 2023-06-28 16:31:38

What is the essence of the International community to our elections in sierra leone?. I now know that elections in sierra leone are decided by the Cheif electoral commissioner and not the vote of the people. Thus, I will never waste my vote or time to register........ Maada Just continue till death
| 2023-06-28 16:26:27

As a peaceful Sierra Leonean living in the capital city.....The capital city is dominated by the opposition and not knowing that the city is not enough to win election..... Thanks to the Kono and the Falaba people's the strong hold of the opposition that fully support and voted for the incombent that gives a fair winning to the president...
| 2023-06-28 16:24:09

Abdul Kabia, how can the international community put a stop to it. They themselves are rigging elections. Why do we depend on them so much as if our own views alone is not okay. Bo, Le we change. Na dis make den go ever continue for the rule we d blacks den, cuz we dey think say den perfect pass we. Una look at USA elections fyn and analyze it well
Mohamed Jalloh | 2023-06-28 16:23:58

It a shame to our democracy, our people are coming to again for the next five than it was already. International community we the majority of sierra Leone still have trust in you. Pls help us save our democracy.
| 2023-06-28 16:20:31

It a shame to our democracy, our people are coming to again for the next five than it was already. International community we the majority of sierra Leone still have trust in you. Pls help us save our democracy
| 2023-06-28 16:17:00

Maada Bio want to take our democracy away from us
Abdul Kabia | 2023-06-28 16:11:30

Meaning is now a one-party state as the same thing will be repeatedly cut across West Africa because the international community is unable to put this to a stop
Abdul Kabia | 2023-06-28 16:06:55

We are waiting and hearing from the international community if that implies peace and democracy in AFRICA, especially in Sierra Leone.
John Kabia | 2023-06-28 16:04:41

Five Years Without Gains To Our Ages. What Are Faith Will Be In This Five Years Is Worrisome And Heart Troubling For Us That Do Jobs Whose Salaries Don't Reflect Our Daily Expenses. God Please Come To Our Aid In Anyway It Can Happen😭😭😭😭😭
Balla Hassan sesay | 2023-06-28 16:00:54

Sierra Leone is wasting money on election. I have know that every President in Sierra Leone is serving for TEN years. People's views are not matter and i have learnt that before wasting money for every five years election, please let us make it after every TEN years, so our money will be used for another development. Thank you very much.
Sheka Koroma | 2023-06-28 15:55:36

What is the next step for all the observation missions in sierra Leone general election both national and international from the issues they gathered?
| 2023-06-28 15:55:34

How do you want the disadvantaged people to move forward and forget about the day light robbery of the choice and rights of the people. The will of the people must be respected and let the right thing be done. It is only when we put party affiliation aside and speak the truth then all be fine for the nation and God will be pleased to work with the rightful government of Sierra Leone
| 2023-06-28 15:47:57

I will never vote again. Henceforth am now an observer because democracy is false in sl
Adikalie Morlai Kamara | 2023-06-28 15:40:16

Actually they have pronounce the winner and I want to tell all Sierra Leoneans to keeps their peace and move forward to see that sierra Leone become a better place for us all.