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 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 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sierra Leone ruling and opposition NGC parties form alliance ahead of June polls | Politico SL". politicosl.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ "Sierra Leone's NGC party in meltdown with a few months to elections | Politico SL". politicosl.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.