National Grand Coalition

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

History

The party was founded in 2017.[2] They won 4 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

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

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

References
  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.

See also
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