Your rights as a voter
Each registered voter in Sierra Leone has the right according to (Section 31, Sierra Leone Constitution 1991, last amended 2008) to:
- Vote and have his or her vote accurately counted.
- Cast a vote if he or she is in line before the official closing of the polls in the station she / he registered.
- Ask for and receive assistance in voting.
- Receive up to two replacement ballots if he or she makes a mistake prior to the ballot being cast.
- An explanation if his or her registration or identity is in question.
- Written instructions to use when voting, and upon request, oral instructions on voting from elections officers.
- Vote free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers, observers, or any other person.
- Vote in a free and fair election.
Responsibilities
Each eligible Sierra Leonean should:
- Should register to vote in general, presidential and bye elections.
- Familiarize him or herself with the candidates and issues.
- Maintain contact with ECSL district offices to stay update with election information and to ask question about elections.
- Know the location of his or her polling /registration center and its hours of opening and closing.
- Bring proper identification to the polling / registration centers.
- Familiarize himself or herself with the voting and registration procedures.
Your Responsibilities As A Voter
Responsibilities
Each eligible Sierra Leonean should:
- Treat registration / polling officers with courtesy.
- Respect the privacy of other voters.
- Report any problems or violations of election laws to the supervisor of elections.
- Ask questions, if needed.
- Make sure that his registration details are correct and obtain receipt before leaving the registration centers.
- Make sure that his or her ballot paper is correctly marked and dropped in the ballot box before leaving the polling station.