2023 Elections: Police Teargas Samura Kamara’s Convoy

Police in the Eastern District of Kono has fired teargas into All People’s Congress (APC) Samura Kamara’s convoy and supporters.

“My convoy has just been teargassed by government troops.

“Government troops dressed in full war gear attacking unarmed civilians exercising their civic rights to rally on their allocated day in Kono,” Kamara twitted shortly after the incident.

He said he asked his supporters to be calm in reacting to the said attack.

This news surfaced in less than a day after Kamara’s running mate, Chernor Maju Bah is also reported to have been attacked in Kenema.

The APC Presidential candidate was in Kono on his campaign trail ahead of the 24 June polls.

Videos which surfaced on social media showed thousands of supporters thronging the streets of Koidu City to greet the main opposition Presidential Candidate.

Political analysts have said that Kono District is one of the few swing districts in the country.

With the phaseout of the district’s leading C4C party, both the SLPP and APC are looking to win the district.

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Mansaray Emmanuel | 2023-06-10 18:23:10

This is unbelievable, I can't believe that still there are rancorous elite in our society. Sierra Leoneans must work together for the interest of the this country and no to jopadise the life of the people. Ooh Salone!!!🇸🇱
Bayp | 2023-06-10 15:28:31

Note that according to the report is not Kono people that are attacking Samura and his supporters but the police. If the Judiciary and police are not under political control, those policemen that attacked the convoy must justify their attack. By the look of things, the armed forces in Sierra Leone are now under political bondage. They protect politicians more the people. Armed forces today including presidential lodge securities are openly involving themselves in politics which is bad. They are making videos and all other political parties are watching them. They must think about their fate.
Alex | 2023-06-10 13:58:42

Mohamed Kamara you are the most stupid and senseless person in this country, it is APC day of campaigning in Kono, Samura will never said such words , it is the SLPP that are jittery over the election by not doing the right thing during campaigns , and not telling the ECSL to realease the correct data, shame on you ,no data no proper voter ID no election ,LONTA!!!!!
S.M. Dgenius | 2023-06-10 13:35:28

You need to talk like a Sierra Leonean. Some of your comments are for your selfish interest not for the betterment of Sierra Leone. Speak for the good of the country or u don’t.
Del | 2023-06-10 13:19:02

Why slpp are doing thi
Nimal | 2023-06-10 12:44:51

I'm not a Politician and I don't belong to any Political party. But it's seems to the SLPP is fast becoming a Sierra Leonean People's Problem. Throughout the start of this Campaign. It's only the SLPP causing Havoc all round the country. As if they having no hope and wanting to apply Violence as a last Resort.
Mohamed Kamara | 2023-06-10 12:43:07

APC always lie to get sympathy from the people but that does not help the situation. Samura said Kono is not important and that he can win without the South-east why then not stay in the North and the West where he believes will make him win? Whatever APC gets in Kono after warning them not to go there, they deserve it. Foolish people.