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Viewing cable 08FREETOWN402, SIERRA LEONE CLOSES BOOK ON LOCAL ELECTIONS

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08FREETOWN402 2008-08-13 12:55 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Freetown
VZCZCXRO9533
RR RUEHMA RUEHPA
DE RUEHFN #0402/01 2261255
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 131255Z AUG 08
FM AMEMBASSY FREETOWN
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 2115
INFO RUEHZK/ECOWAS COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 FREETOWN 000402 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPARTMENT FOR AF/W 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KDEM PREL PGOV SL
SUBJECT: SIERRA LEONE CLOSES BOOK ON LOCAL ELECTIONS 
 
REF: FREETOWN 300 
 
1. Summary: The winners of the local elections were 
inaugurated in regional events August 8 through 11. The 
swearing-in ceremonies were the last step in finalizing the 
results, ending a hectic 12-month period in which three major 
elections were held. This most recent round of elections were 
relatively unblemished by irregularities, resulted in more 
women being voted into local office than ever before, and 
showcased resounding victories, both expected and unexpected, 
for the All People's Congress Party in a number of locations. 
Sierra Leone now faces the challenge of ensuring that lessons 
learned throughout this election period are remembered for 
the next major test of democratic pratice and principles, the 
2012 elections. End Summary. 
 
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ELECTION STATISTICS 
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2. Final election statistics, as reported by the National 
Electoral Commission (NEC) are as follows: 
 
- The final average national turnout was 38.8%. The low 
turnout relative to the 2007 Presidential and Parliamentary 
elections (75.8%) continues to be attributed to voter fatigue 
and apathy. 
 
- Of 5,883 polling stations, 14 were invalidated due to voter 
turnout reported in excess of 100%. The NEC has assured the 
public that these incidences of electoral malfeasance have 
been turned over to the authorities for investigation and 
prosecution. 
 
- The total number of votes entered was 1,056,440. Of the 
total votes, 61,916 were invalid, representing 5.9% of the 
votes cast. This is less than the invalidated votes for the 
Presidential (7.3%) and Parliamentary (8.94%) elections in 
2007. 
 
- By virtue of its size, Freetown had the highest number of 
polling stations and valid and invalid votes. Kenema had the 
second-highest number of voters and invalid votes. Prior to 
the elections, political parties and observers expressed 
concern that insufficient voter education, particularly in 
locations with multi-ward ballots, would cause confusion at 
the polls and increase the chances of invalid votes. The 
statistics show that concerns for large-scale invalidations 
were largely unfounded. 
 
- The NEC received 167 complaints from political parties and 
candidates related to a number of issues, which are being 
investigated by the Sierra Leone Police and the NEC. The 
results from 20 polling stations were recounted as a result 
of the complaints. 
 
- One instance was identified in which the wrong winner was 
declared. Due to a technical issue, an indepdendent candidate 
in Ward 85 in Kono District was announced as the winner, 
though the actual victor is the SLPP candidate. The matter 
was taken to court on August 11, and NEC officials expect the 
rightful winner to take his place on the Kono District 
Council shortly. 
 
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ELECTION RESULTS 
---------------- 
 
3. Final election results are as follows: 
 
- Of the 19 mayoral or chairperson positions, the All 
People's Congress (APC) party won 10 positions, the Sierra 
Leone People's Party (SLPP) won 8 positions, and the People's 
Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC) won 1 position. In 
Bombali District, the winning candidate was elected unopposed. 
 
- Of the 456 councilor positions, APC won 253, SLPP won 170, 
and PMDC won 16. Independent candidates successfully 
contested for 17 seats. Thirty-eight councilor seats were won 
in uncontested wards. 
 
- While women were unsuccessful in mayoral/chairperson 
contests, 86 were elected for councilor positions. now 
representing 18.1% of councilors. This is a 65% increase from 
the 2004 local elections. There is now at least one woman on 
every council in the country. 
 
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PARTY ANALYSIS 
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FREETOWN 00000402  002 OF 002 
 
 
4. The APC are the resounding victors of the local elections, 
winning the majority of the overall positions being 
contested. They were successful in locations that are not 
typical APC strongholds, such as Koidu, Kono, Bo, and Bonthe 
(Note: Per reftel, allegations of voter intimidation by APC 
leadership in these areas were rampant prior to election day. 
Many will point to their unexpected victories as a sign that 
these allegations were true. Though it is impossible to 
determine how inappropriate and/or criminal behavior might 
have contributed to these results, it is likely that it did 
play a role. End Note.). The PMDC party expected a stronger 
showing in Bo District, but appear to have lost some momentum 
among their most reliable supporters. The SLPP expected 
better results overall, and will be conducting a post-mortem 
on what went wrong prior to their next party conference in 
November 2008. 
 
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COMMENT 
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5. Though the local elections were not without some 
controversy, they are generally being viewed as free, fair, 
and an example of Sierra Leone's strong commitment to peace 
and democracy. The five years until the next nationwide 
elections can be viewed as both a challenge and an 
opportunity for the NEC - a challenge to maintain the ability 
to meet the standards set by the 2007 and 2008 elections, and 
an opportunity to use the current momentum and goodwill to 
firmly establish itself as a model for the region through 
further capacity-building and outreach efforts. End comment. 
FEDZER