Former Ethiopian PM Meets With Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada

Addis Ababa, June 23, 2023 (FBC) – The Head of the AU Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn,  met with President Julius Maada Woni, the current and 5th President of the Republic of Sierra Leone.

It is stated that former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, during his meeting was accompanied by Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Patience Chiradza, Director of African Union Political Affairs Peace and security.

During the meeting AUEOM head Hailemariam Desalegn expressed commitment towards peaceful and credible general elections.

He also met with several stakeholders and Briefed by the Chief Justice, the National Commission for Democracy and the Office of National Security on the current political and security landscape in Sierra Leone their level of preparedness for the upcoming elections.

Hailemariam Desalegn also engaged with the Civil Society Organizations and the Political Parties Regulatory Commission (PPRC) and Received briefings on their activities and engagements in the upcoming general elections.