By Nasratu Kargbo Former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Bernadette Lahai has asked that the threshold for the Proportional Representation (PR) be lowered in order to ensure inclusivity. She made this call on the 1st November 2022 at an engagement organized by the Chairman of Political Affairs in Parliament Kandeh K. Yumkella to discuss various issues which included the
By Nasratu Kargbo Sierra Leonean Pilgrims have urged President Julius Maada Bio to work in tandem with the opposition in a bid to develop the country and promote peace, whiles congratulating him on his re-election. The Pilgrims asked that the leaders set aside their differences and work towards developing Sierra Leone. One of the Pilgrims Haja Zainab Barrie Lappia called on
By Nasratu Kargbo The Independent Media Commission (IMC) has in their observation report on media coverage and reporting of the June 24th, 2023 multitier elections said that the majority of media houses were professional in their reportage, except for a few. The report that was published on the 5th of July 2023 stated that “The Commission observed that a good number of media
By Nasratu Kargbo Newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in on the 13th July 2023, according to a public notice issued by the Parliament of Sierra Leone. The notice which was released 6th July 2023 states“Pursuant to Section 83 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Act No. 6 of 1991) every Member of Parliament duly elected at the General Elections of 24th June 2023
By Nasratu Kargbo The Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) Mohamed Massaqoui says the authority with support from partners will introduce the use of online securitized legal identity documents next week. He told the weekly government news conference in Freetown on Thursday 9 September 2021 that the measure is aimed at mitigating identity fraud