With the upcoming general elections on June 24, 2023, it is crucial for voters in the Koinadugu axis to familiarize themselves with the candidates from various political parties. The Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone has released the official lists of candidates for the elections.
Let's take a look at the candidates running for the position of President in the Koinadugu District:
- Mohamed Chernor Bah – NDA
- Julius Maada Bio – SLPP
- Prince Coker – PDP
- Mohamed Jonjo – CDP
- Saa Henry Kabuta – UNPP
- Iye Kakay – ADP
- Nabieu Musa Kamara – PLP
- Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara – APC
- Charles Francis Magai – PMDC
- Abdul Dougakoro Saccoh – RUFP
- Jonathan Patrick Sandy – NURP
- Mohamed Sowa-Turay – UDM
- Beresford Victor Williams – ReNIP
For the position of Mayor, also known as the local council chairperson, the following candidates are running:
- Sheku Faroh – PLP
- Alpha Osman Jalloh – NDA
- Kabba Kargbo – CDP
- Lawrence Teteh Kargbo – APC
- Foday Mamudu Kuraisy – SLPP
- Mamudu Mansaray – ReNIP
- Alhaji Kandy Sesay – NGC
- John Yanko Sesay – RUFP
The battle for parliamentary seats in the Koinadugu District features candidates from the following political parties:
- All People’s Congress (APC)
- National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
- National Grand Coalition (NGC)
- Republic National Independent Party (ReNIP)
- Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)
The race for councillors is also underway, with candidates from the following political parties:
- All People’s Congress (APC)
- Citizen’s Democratic Party (CDP)
- Alusine Mansaray – IND
- National Grand Coalition (NGC)
- Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP)
It is important for voters to stay informed about the candidates' positions and ideologies to make an informed decision during the elections.