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Former Minister of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs and political commentator, Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden, has announced plans to release what she describes as “detailed revelations” about Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr’s professional and financial history.
In a statement issued Thursday, Blyden alleged that Aki-Sawyerr benefitted from questionable government decisions during the Ernest Bai Koroma administration, particularly regarding the transfer of the Cape Sierra Hotel project under NASSIT in 2010. Blyden claims the bidding process at the time lacked proper due diligence and that the financial backers presented by Aki-Sawyerr were not credible.
Blyden further stated she intends to publish documents relating to the insolvency of a UK-based company, Caleb Investments Limited, in which Aki-Sawyerr reportedly served as director. According to Blyden, the company went into court-supervised insolvency in 2009. She also questioned Aki-Sawyerr’s narrative about leaving a stable career in London only after the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
The statement also raised concerns about alleged financial mismanagement at Freetown City Council and suggested that political compromises may have prevented proper scrutiny of the council’s records. Blyden questioned the absence of key documentation, such as Results Reconciliation Forms (RRFs) from the 2023 mayoral elections, and linked it to what she characterized as “political quid pro quo.”
Blyden said she will provide further information before the end of August, including details of Aki-Sawyerr’s career in London prior to her return to Sierra Leone.
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has not yet publicly responded to these latest allegations. In previous interviews, she has defended her professional record and described criticisms of her as politically motivated.
Sylvia you are not woman enough. What has that got to do with the present situation. “Sour Grapes Indeed” You are a frustrated wretch. Karma will soon hook up with you. Bitch!!!!!!
I don’t think people should listen to Dr Blyden, she is a divisive, bitter and twisted Dr. I call her, Dr Hate.
Why now , What is her motive for this latest development ?
Most of the wrongs that has happened in our country, Sylvia Blyden’s name has featured one way or another.
Sylvia, live our country alone, you will go down in history, as one that contributed to the destruction of our beautiful country.
The indoctrination of hate in our country is killing the nation.
The time will come when you will be held accountable for your actions and the curse of Governor Clarkson will befell on those that seek to destroy the fabric of our society, you are one of those people.
There is a lot wrong with our country, a lot to talk about now, the present, what direction are we going as a nation? If you cannot help in rebuilding our nation, stop putting a wedge between us.
You possess the spirit of doom.
While other parties are struggling to mend fences & consolidating their enhanced position, this woman keeps stoking fire of division with a view to weaken & destroy the party. Is this woman a true member of APC or just a stooge positioned to undermine & frustrate efforts?