The West African Elders Forum 2023 Election Mission arrived in Sierra Leone on Wednesday to promote and support a peaceful democratic transition in advance of the country’s general election on June 24.
This was stated in a statement that was released on Wednesday by Mr. Wealth Ominabo, the Communications Officer of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation and the host of the WAEF.
It was mentioned that the mission is led by Goodluck Jonathan, a former Nigerian president. Other members of the mission include employees from the WAEF secretariat and Kadre Ouedraogo, a former Burkinabe prime minister who was once president of the Economic Community of West African States.
The statement said, “The mission urges citizens of Sierra Leone to approach the election with utmost patriotism by prioritizing the nation’s peace and stability and refrain from acts capable of undermining the nation’s democracy. The mission urges citizens of Sierra Leone to approach the election with utmost patriotism by prioritizing the nation’s peace and stability.” Zambia’s Kaunda saw tomorrow and predicted my presidency – Jonathan. The EFCC seeks to forfeit the funds
In addition, it stated, “The team will have a series of consultative engagements with various political actors and key stakeholders in Sierra Leone, including the leadership of political parties, candidates, the Election Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), security agencies, the diplomatic community, civil society groups, and the media.”
“In accordance with the Forum’s mission of preventive diplomacy to reduce electoral-related tension and violence in West Africa, WAEF, an initiative of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, has undertaken missions to various countries in the sub-region, including Nigeria and Gambia, since its establishment in 2020.
