Onward to the General Elections on June 24th, 2023 in Sierra Leone Retired President Olusegun Obasanjo will steer the West African Elders’ Forum (WAEF) Pre-Election Fact-Finding Committee to Sierra Leone

By Abdul Rahman Bangura-

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NEW AFRICA BUSINESS NEWS (NABN) Freetown, Sierra Leone– Communications Officer – Wealth Dickson Ominabo on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 revealed on Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, announced the delegation also encompasses past President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice-President of The Gambia – Fatoumata Tambajang.

The committee in its two-day mission to Sierra Leone will stare into the Sierra Leone’s preparedness and lay the groundwork to support inclusive and peaceful elections.

“The West African Elders’ Forum (WAEF) has deployed a pre-election fact-finding mission to Sierra Leone, ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for June 2023,” the statement reads.

“The WAEF team which is led by former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo also has former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President of The Gambia Fatoumata Tambajang as members, would be meeting with vital political administrators and other key players in Sierra Leone’s a midpoint of heightening the belief and hope of the citizens in the electoral operation.

“The two-day mission in support of inclusive and peaceful general elections is billed to begin on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.

“Members of the Missions would hold consultations with the country’s political actors and stakeholders, including the civil society and the Diplomatic Corps, the Electoral Management Bodies and Agencies, in a bid to ascertain the level of preparedness towards conducting free, fair and credible elections.”

For New Africa Business News (NABN) Abdul Rahman Bangura Reports,  Africa Correspondent