Elections delegates from the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Germany, France and the European Union have urged Sierra Leoneans to refrain from violence, respect the political choices of one another and reject the language of division and hate.
In a joint press statement, the delegates said: “We are concerned by reports of election-related violence and aggression across the country, in the run-up to the elections. The peace pledge signed by President Bio, Dr Kamara, and all political parties in May, committed all to peaceful campaigning and fair conduct in these elections and to resolving grievances through the courts.
“This pledge should set the tone for all supporters in the weeks ahead. As representatives of the international community, we stand together as firm friends of Sierra Leone’s people”.
At the invitation of the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone, the deployment of national and international observer missions is now underway.
“In a spirit of partnership, we reiterate our support to transparent, inclusive, credible and peaceful elections that reflect the will of the people,” the statement signed by Lisa Chesney MBE, British High Commissioner David Reimer, U.S. Ambassador Claire Buckley, Irish Ambassador Jens Kraus-Massé, German Ambassador Romain Vuillaume, French Chargé d’affaires Manuel Muller, EU Ambassador.
