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Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Bockarie Abdel A. Bawoh, has openly acknowledged that the government has not been as effective as expected, following the release of Sierra Leone’s latest performance on the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Scorecard.
Speaking in reaction to the results, Deputy Minister Bawoh stated plainly: “We have not been effective. If we were, you would not have seen this kind of scorecard.”
His comments reflect a rare moment of transparency from a senior government official, signalling the administration’s recognition of ongoing challenges in governance, public service delivery, and institutional effectiveness.
The MCC Scorecard, an annual assessment tool, evaluates countries across multiple indicators including government effectiveness, rule of law, anti-corruption efforts, and economic freedom. Sierra Leone’s low performance in the Government Effectiveness category sparked widespread discussion among citizens, civil society groups, and political stakeholders.
Deputy Minister Bawoh’s statement suggests a willingness within the Ministry to confront these shortcomings and work toward meaningful reforms. He noted that acknowledging these gaps is the first step in developing strategies to improve governance systems and rebuild public trust.
As the government prepares to review the findings, many Sierra Leoneans hope that the candid admission will translate into concrete actions aimed at strengthening institutions, improving service delivery, and enhancing accountability across the public sector.
The coming months are expected to bring further discussions on reforms, as the country works to improve its standing on future scorecards and deliver better outcomes for its citizens.
