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Independent AfricaSierra Leone: Julius Madaa Bio declared winner of presidential poll

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Sierra Leone: Julius Madaa Bio declared winner of presidential poll

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially been declared the winner of the presidential election, ensuring his re-election for a second term as the leader of the country.

The Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL) announced that Bio won with 56.17% of the total votes cast.

The presidential election took place on June 24, 2023, and the official results were announced today.

In order to be declared the winner, a candidate in the election needed to secure at least 55% of the valid votes cast. Otherwise, a runoff would have been held between the top two candidates two weeks after the announcement of the results.

A total of 13 candidates contested for the presidential seat, including the incumbent president, Julius Maada Bio, who sought a second term in office.

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