PHOTO NEWS: Election day as poll opens across Sierra Leone

Election is currently underway in Sierra Leone where voters will decide the next President of the West Africa country.

The incumbent President is seeking re-election and he is being strongly challenged by opposition candidates.

Head of Commonwealth Observer Mission and immediate past Vice President of Nigeria,
Professor Yemi Osinbajo shared pictures from Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone.

“Election day dawns in Sierra Leone and as Chair of the @commonwealth_sec Observer Group, I’m situated at the epicenter, Freetown, keenly watching the first voters exercise their rights.

“My dedicated team has spread out across the country, prepared to witness and oversee the conduct of this democratic process. CommonwealthElections #SierraLeoneDecides