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 The Paraphrasing VT (Message to Sierra Leone) Today one of Sierra Leone’s biggest cancers is that for whatever reason the people seem insistent to elect leaders who have built nothing and we wonder why they build anything. But because of their words and ability to speak well, sing a song and hold a verse, their ability to pack the stadium and litter the streets with poor people on the promise of NLE10 and T-shirt; we vote for them. And we are surprised that they are unable to balance a budget, lower crime, and operate an administration that is honest and people-centric. [end of phrasing] We put people in strategic positions just because they speak foreign or have schooled overseas even when they lack the administrative know-how to lead. And we are surprised when all they do is use phonetics and wield their experience overseas and awards (most of which they paid for) in our faces as we challenge their failures. We continue to fight ourselves for people whose children own foreign pa...

Even the allocation of polling stations is problematic. Why do Bo and Kenema have more polling stations than Western Urban?  We used the botched 2021 midterm census to allocate resources. Expect extra long lines in Western Area. Kenema has more people than Freetown? For where?

OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE OF THE SIERRA LEONE BAR ASSOCIATION Dear Madam President, I had decided to refrain from active activism during this period leading to the general elections. It is time for politicians to canvass support, articulate their manifestoes, and convince the electorates to vote them into office or extend their mandate as the case may be. My two decades of activism from the incipient years as an accountability ambassador for the outreach section of the Special Court for Sierra Leone would not permit me to be silent in the face of the rising tides of tensions around the pending general elections which pose a serious threat to our consolidated peace and democracy. I have decided to do an open letter to you and your executive to call your attention and urge immediate action given the accusations and counteraccusations being traded between the incumbent and the leading opposition parties. And forgive me if you and your executive had plans to arbitrate in...

  Dear fellow party members and supporters, Tomorrow 18 June 2023 is the final campaign day for the APC in the Western Urban region, and I am calling on all of you to come out in full force and join us in this crucial moment. As the presidential candidate, I am counting on your support to help us win the upcoming election. The success of our campaign largely depends on the level of support we receive from our party members and voters. This is why I urge you to put aside any other engagements and make it your top priority to join us tomorrow Sunday 18 June 2023 for the final push. Your presence at the campaign rally will not only boost our morale, but it will also send a powerful message to our opponents that we are a united front, ready to fight for the betterment of our country. It will also be an opportunity for us to engage with one another, exchange ideas, and discuss the issues that matter most to our communities. Remember, the fate of our country is in our hands, and the deci...

The SLPP supporters are throwing stones at my motorcades, sending projectiles, and setting up barricades. SLPP supporters have blocked the exit route and my motorcade is prevented from leaving the town. I urge for free, fair, and peaceful elections.

My heart is heavy as I mourn the loss of Gasimu Koroma, a key member of our APC party and a staunch supporter of my candidacy. His unwavering dedication to our cause and his selfless service to our community will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Gasimu. You will be dearly missed." #GasimuKoroma #RIP

  I've followed the electoral process and the campaign with keen interest. I note the brewing tension and threats to Sierra Leone's hard-earned democracy, peace and security. I have therefore made this attached statement, urging reason over emotions.