From Paul Ejime |paulejime@outlook.com | In Sierra Leone, Freetown |Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma received the new President of the ECOWAS Commission Jean-Claude Brou at the State House on Thursday and reiterated his commitment to peaceful transfer of power through a credible election. He is expected to hand over to the winner of the March 27 presidential run-off vote between the candidates of his ruling All People’s Congress (APC) and the main opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). President Koroma noted that the inconclusive March 7 general elections were generally peaceful, except for minor hitches, alleged malpractices and the demand by the two political parties for an audit of the electoral system. He congratulated the ECOWAS Commission President, who assumed office on 1st March, on his appointment along with other members of his management team, expressing the hope that the Commission would record greater achievements during his tenure. He reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to continued support and to accompany Sierra Leone on the path for national development, and consolidation of stability and democracy.

Source: GNN Liberia March 23, 2018 07:30 UTC