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The top opposition presidential candidate is accusing Sierra Leone's ruling party of provoking violence ahead of November polls.
Retired Brig. Gen. Julius Maada Bio alleged late on Monday that the government wants to use the violence to call a state of emergency and extend the president's tenure.
Speaking on national radio, Bio said the ruling party has sent armed ex-combatants to register to vote in some provinces and ruling party loyalists are being sent to foreign missions to vote.
He says officials from his party have complained to election authorities.
In a response issued from the government's United Nations mission, the ruling party dismissed Bio's claims as “a campaign of misinformation and propaganda” by a “former junta leader.”
Sierra Leone is still recovering from a brutal 1991-2002 civil war. Tens of thousands were killed in this West African nation. - Sapa-AP
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