The ordinary Sierra Leonean does not need to be reminded that their economy is in shambles, the currency is in a freefall and that their healthcare, water and electricity services are undependable. They live it, and they know it. What they do not know is how their aspirants and leaders plan to fix the problems. That is why manifestos matter.
This week, one of the country’s most influential women on the arts and entertainment scene, Zainab Sheriff spent two nights
The assassination of a top police officer in Makeni last week has been widely condemned by Sierra Leoneans. Even members
Processions and parades are the right of political parties and individuals who support them. Those who want to parade the streets in their party colours, drink and dance should be able to do so. These are consenting adults and one would wonder why the PPRC is making it its business to regulate how people conduct their lives. Even when they do not conduct themselves properly, institutions like PPRC and the Police should be able to hold the parties responsible, to account. In cases where culprits can be identified, they must be held accountable for contravening established laws. We cannot ban people from exercising their rights just because we do not agree with the way they choose to do it.
The Gento gaffe has been the subject of several press releases and discussions over the week. Once again, it brought