Sierra Leone elections 2007
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Who gets your vote? Sierra Leone's presidential and parliamentary elections take place on 11 August 2007. Seven candidates are vying for the country's top job and although many believe the race for the presidency is between three main candidates, the four other parties have refused to form a coalition. Umaru Fofana met with the seven candidates to find out more about their ideas and ambitions for the country and what they believe sets them ahead of the rest. The Candidates Dr Andrew Turay, leader of the Convention People's Party (CPP).Alhaji Amadu Jalloh, leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Dr Kandeh Barbah Conteh, leader of the Peace and Liberation Party (PLP). Professor Abdul Kadhi Karim, leader of the United National People's Party (UNPP).Ernest Bai Koroma, leader of the All People's Congress party (APC).Charles Margai, leader of People's Movement for Democratic Change (PMDC).Solomon Berewa, candidate for the ruling Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP). | | The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites |
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