Sierra Leone Opposition Demands Rerun After Disputed Election, Citing Rigging
- Sierra Leone's main opposition party rejects the results of the recent national election and demands a rerun.
- The opposition accuses the electoral commission of conspiring with the incumbent president's party to rig the results.
- Official results declare incumbent president Julius Maada Bio the winner with 56.17% of the vote, avoiding a runoff.
- There are concerns protests may arise due to the disputed outcome and the country faces major economic challenges.
- The opposition calls for the resignation of the electoral commission chairman and his team, a rerun of the election, and travel bans on Bio and other officials.