Sierra Leoneans Urge Political Cooperation As Trust in Electoral Commission Falls to New Low

But most feel free to choose whom to vote for, believe their vote is secret, and say they did not fear violence during their last election.

Key findings

• An overwhelming majority (91%) of Sierra Leoneans say they voted in the last national election in 2023.
• Most feel free to choose whom to vote for (98%) and believe that their vote is secret (89%). Six in 10 (61%) say they did not fear violence or intimidation “at all” during the 2023 election.
• More than two-thirds (69%) of Sierra Leoneans believe…