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Between Simplicity(FPTP) and Complexity(PR) which one is more preferable for Sierra Leone Voting system

Tripartite Recommendation 78 provided that :

” Between Simplicity(FPTP) and Complexity(PR) which one is more preferable for Sierra Leone Voting system”, C4D executive Director ask the expert panel in the Room at Country Lodge in a discussion of intellectuals relating to Tripartite Recommendation 78

Tripartite Recommendation 78 recommended that:
There should be a national dialogue on the choice of electoral system to be
adopted for Parliament and local councils between the district proportional representation system and the First Past the Post system. Whichever electoral system is adopted should ensure that a minimum 30% female representation is maintained at all levels, consistent with the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Act. In advance of each general election the Electoral Commission must make a regulation that sets out how the GEWE quota and any other similar measure (such as for youth, People With Disabilities) are to be managed in the voting system to be used at that election.

Marcus Bangura
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Biography of Alhaaj Marcus Bangura Alhaaj Marcus Bangura is a seasoned media practitioner, civil society activist, political and media analyst, lecturer, and author. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Diplomacy and International Relations, a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB-Hons), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and History, all from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. He also holds a Certificate in Policy Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation from the Institute of Capacity Development (ICD) in Windhoek, Namibia. Marcus is the Founder and Executive Director of Citizen’s Forum for Democratic Accountability, and serves as Managing Editor and Publisher of C4D Media Newspaper. He is also a Lecturer at Milton Margai Technical University in Sierra Leone, where he specializes in teaching Diplomacy and International Relations, Politics/Government and History, and Media and Advocacy in Global Politics. As an author, Marcus Bangura has written two key educational texts—A-1 Government for Senior Secondary School and A-1 National History for Senior Secondary School—which have been widely used in Sierra Leonean secondary schools since 2013, despite being unpublished in the formal sense. He has recently completed a new textbook aligned with the updated secondary school syllabus titled Foundations of Politics and Governance, which is awaiting release. He is currently working on two historical fiction novels: The Betrayed King of Kasseh and BASARAKA. Professionally, Marcus focuses on issues of governance, accountability, justice, corruption, service delivery, and democratic oversight. His advocacy is centered on making socio-economic services more accessible, affordable, and effective. Through his writings, lectures, and media productions, he amplifies citizen voices and champions transparency and responsible governance. His recent digital initiative, TruthIn-Series with Marcus Bangura on TikTok, is part of his broader engagement in civic education and political awareness. Marcus Bangura is a passionate advocate for civil rights, political education, and social justice. He is deeply committed to empowering citizens through knowledge and critical dialogue. He is married to a beautiful and educated wife, and they are blessed with three children.
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