The opposition candidate in Sierra Leone has denounced the provisional election results as “daylight robbery,” claiming that his electoral agents were denied access to verify the ballot counting process.
As the majority of ballots have been counted, the incumbent, Julius Maada Bio, is currently holding a significant lead over his main rival, Samura Kamara.
According to the BBC’s correspondent in Freetown, Mr. Bio’s success can be attributed to strategic electoral alliances he formed during the campaign, even in opposition strongholds.
European Union observers have criticized the electoral commission for a lack of transparency and have reported incidents of violence in certain regions during the voting process.
The Sierra Leonean electoral commission has stated that it anticipates releasing the final results of Sunday’s presidential election at a later time.
