Samura Kamara, the leader and presidential candidate of the main opposition party, All People’s Congress (APC), has vehemently rejected the announced results of the June 24 Presidential elections in Sierra Leone.

In a post shared on social media, Kamara denounced the outcome as a frontal attack on the country’s emerging democracy and deemed the results lacking credibility.

This afternoon, Chief Electoral Commissioner, Mohamed Konneh, declared the incumbent President Julius Maada Bio as the winner of the election, securing a second term in office. President Bio obtained 56.17 percent of the votes cast, while Kamara trailed behind with 41.16 percent.

Addressing his compatriots, Kamara expressed his disappointment and called the day a sad one for Sierra Leone.

“It is a sad day for our beloved country. It is a frontal attack on our fledgling democracy. These results are NOT credible and I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the electoral commission,” he stated.

He rallied against what he perceived as a travesty and pledged to continue the fight for a better future for the country.

Kamara extended his gratitude to his supporters, emphasizing their trust and confidence in his leadership.

Furthermore, Kamara acknowledged the efforts of both local and international partners who championed transparency and democracy throughout the election process.

Despite his rejection of the announced results, he assured his commitment to rising above this setback and pursuing his vision for a stronger Sierra Leone.

The elections, which took place on June 24, were closely watched by citizens and international observers alike. The victory of President Julius Maada Bio marks his second term in office, while the opposition leader’s refusal to accept the results has set the stage for potential political tensions in the coming days.