The upcoming general elections on June 24, 2023, in the Falaba District of Sierra Leone are set to witness intense competition among candidates, as organized by the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone. Employing the PR System, this electoral contest will feature a clash of strength between candidates vying for seats in the Falaba District.
In the Parliamentary elections, voters will cast their votes for political parties rather than individual candidates. The five political parties participating in this election are:
- All People's Congress (APC)
- National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
- National Grand Coalition (NGC)
- Republic National Independent Party (ReNIP)
- Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP)
Meanwhile, for the District Council Chairperson, or Mayoral position, six popular candidates are making headlines in the Falaba District, ensuring a fiercely fought battle. The list of candidates contending for this position includes:
- Sunkrie S. Kamara – ReNIP
- Lansana E. Kargbo – APC
- Ibrahim S. Sesay – SLPP
- Mark Ibrahim Turay – NDA
- Mohamed F. Turay – NGC
- Saio Marah – RUFP
Lastly, the race for the councillorship position in the Falaba District will involve four political parties. The candidates representing these parties are:
- All People's Congress (APC)
- National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
- National Grand Coalition (NGC)
- Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP)
The electoral landscape in the Falaba District is poised for a highly competitive and closely watched contest across all three categories: parliamentary, mayoral, and councillorship positions.