Election observer Mahama leaves for Sierra Leone
Former President John Dramani Mahama leaves Accra today, Monday,
February 26, 2018 for Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he will be leading a
number of meetings aimed at ensuring a peaceful election.
Sierra Leone will go to the polls on March 07, with 16 political parties contesting the Presidential Election.
Recognised as a leading voice for the consolidation of democracy and
improving electoral activities across the continent, Mr Mahama, at the
invitation of the Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) of
Sierra Leone, will “lead the discussions in a closed-door high-level
breakfast meeting between the Presidential Candidates and their Running
Mates, Commissioners of the PPRC, Electoral Officials, Police Chief,
Paramount Chiefs and Eminent Persons.”
According to the PPRC, President Mahama as an exemplary leader who is
held in very high regard in Sierra Leone “will explore with the
aspirants, their aspirations, challenges and fears ahead of the election
as well as encourage them to subscribe to the Peace Pledge.”
As part of his activities, the former President of Ghana will also
preside over the signing of a Peace Pledge by the Presidential
Candidates on Wednesday February 28, hold talks with President Ernest
Bai Koroma and hold separate meetings with the Candidates, the Electoral
Commission, Police Chief and Sierra Leone’s Donor Partners.
President Mahama will meanwhile also lead the Commonwealth Observer Group to the Sierra Leone election.
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