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Yes, the SLPP Party will be holding a declaration and welcome ceremony for the former flag bearer of the National Grand Coalition (NGC), Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, into the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) in Freetown.

SLAJ iVerify has found a claim that is making rounds on social media concerning a declaration and welcome ceremony for the former flag bearer of the National Grand Coalition (NGC), Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, into the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and found it to be true.

Claim

“The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) shall hold a declaration and welcome ceremony for the former flag bearer of the National Grand Coalition (NGC), Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella, in SLPP” in what looks like a press release from the SLPP according to social media.

Rating Justification

SLAJ iVerify has fact-checked the above claim about the popular politician and chairman of the National Grand Coalition (NGC) to be welcomed into the Sierra Leone’s People’s Party (SLPP) and found same to be true.

To arrive at this conclusion, SLAJ iVerify contacted the Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Yusuf Keketoma Sandy Esq, who confirmed that the public notice issued in respect to a planned declaration and welcome ceremony for the former flag bearer of the National Grand Coalition (NGC) Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella into the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is true.

Evidence and References

Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Yusuf Keketoma Sandy Esq.

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