In 1990, ECOMOG forces intervened to end the civil war in Liberia, which had spilled over into Sierra Leone. Now, rumors of ECOMOG returning to Sierra Leone to monitor and intervene in potential election-related violence have been met with relief and support from the public. With elections approaching, there have been concerns about foul play and violence by desperate politicians. The arrival of ECOMOG and international observers is seen as a positive step towards ensuring a peaceful and fair election. The deployment of ECOMOG is welcomed by patriotic citizens, except for a few criminal politicians.