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Sierra Leone: Gbanie calls for public education on constitutional case

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Alphonso Gbanie has called for the public to be better informed about the constitutional case being heard by Sierra Leone’s Supreme Court. He also urged political parties to respect the independence of the judiciary and avoid politicising the proceedings, according to Sierraloaded.

In Sierra Leone, Alphonso Gbanie has called for the public to gain a better understanding of the constitutional case being considered by the Supreme Court concerning a constitutional amendment. He also urged political parties to respect the judicial process, according to Sierraloaded.

Alphonso Gbanie warned against politicising the judiciary in this case. Sierra Leone’s Supreme Court is considering the dispute over the vote on constitutional reform, according to Sierraloaded.

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