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As a sequel to the forthcoming elections, Sierra Leone has banned political street parades and vociferous campaigns. The West African country has been following this tradition during election campaigns. Three months before the elections, to ensure the peaceful conduct of the elections, the country bans parades, and campaigns that mar the ordinary life of the citizens
As a sequel to the forthcoming elections, Sierra Leone has banned political street parades and vociferous campaigns. The West African country has been following this tradition during election campaigns. Three months before the elections, to ensure the peaceful conduct of the elections, the country bans parades and campaigns that mar the ordinary life of the citizens. The state election body has announced that the election time is not meant for dancing and merry-making but a period of austerity and reflection to select the most eligible candidates.
The country has two main parties, viz; the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the All People’s Congress (APC). They used to hold election campaigns through the streets across the county, dancing, and singing. Importantly, the country’s 8 million people will cast their votes to elect their representatives for various offices, such as Presidential, Parliamentary, and Municipal. A lot of commotions used to take place during this time affecting the orderly life of the people, sometimes marred by violence and insults hurled at the political opponents.
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This time around, the elections will take place on June 24. The current presidential incumbent Julius Maada Bio has announced that he would contest for re-election. This is his second term and is eligible constitutionally to contest. His main opponent is APC leader Samura Kamara, who is caught up in a corruption case and is currently on trial. Political analysts predict that the election would turn out to be a keenly contested one.
