Sierra Leone: Commonwealth Observers Find Sierra Leone Elections Largely Peaceful, But Urge Full Transparency

The Commonwealth Observer Group in Sierra Leone has welcomed the large turn-out of voters for the country’s multi-tier elections held on 24 th  June, and found that polling day was generally peaceful, despite heightened tensions during the week.

Announcing the Group’s preliminary findings, the Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group, H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said:

“We were impressed by the significant turn-out of voters and the largely peaceful conduct of elections – a testimony to the will of…