National Grand Coalition

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The National Grand Coalition (NGC) is an opposition political party in Sierra Leone.[1]

History[edit]

The party was founded in 2017.[2] They won four seats in the 2018 general election, but lost them all in the 2023 general election. An alliance was formed between the NGC and the ruling Sierra Leone People's Party.[3] This was following many resignations from the party.[4]

Election results[edit]

Parliament[edit]

Election Votes % Seats +/–
2018 215,315 8.69 4 New
2023 18,169 0.65 0 –4

President[edit]

Election Candidate Running mate First round
Votes %
2018 Kandeh Yumkella Andrew Karmoh Keili 174,014 6.86

References[edit]

  1. ^ Thomas, Abdul Rashid (2020-02-23). "Sierra Leone's National Grand Coalition leads other parties in the democratisation process". The Sierra Leone Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  2. ^ Thomas, Abdul Rashid (2017-12-23). "What is new about the National Grand Coalition party in Sierra Leone?". The Sierra Leone Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  3. ^ "Sierra Leone ruling and opposition NGC parties form alliance ahead of June polls | Politico SL". politicosl.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  4. ^ "Sierra Leone's NGC party in meltdown with a few months to elections | Politico SL". politicosl.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.

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