The Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law – Sierra Leone (CARL-SL) has welcomed the announcement of a five-member panel of Supreme Court justices to hear a complaint filed by two citizens of Sierra Leone against the use of the proportional representation system in the multi-tier elections scheduled for 24th June, 2023. A statement from the Judiciary said the Court will hold its first sitting on Monday, 9th January, 2023, which will be presided over by Chief Justice Desmond B. Edwards.
“When we urge citizens to use peaceful and legitimate means to resolve electoral grievances, we do so with an expectation that state organs and institutions would resolve such grievances in a speedy, professional and impartial manner,” said Ibrahim Tommy, Executive Director, Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law, adding that “It is gratifying that the Supreme Court will start hearing this matter barely a month after it was filed. This is a positive step forward in our collective advocacy for speedy resolution of electoral complaints”.
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