Chief Minister Sengeh Engages Sierra Leoneans in Monrovia as SLPP Launches Liberia Chapter

Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh concluded a visit to Liberia on Tuesday, following stops in several rural towns to engage with Sierra Leonean communities living across the border.

The trip began in Monrovia, where Dr. Sengeh attended the inauguration of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Liberia Chapter Executive alongside SLPP National Chairman, Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa.

After the ceremony, the Chief Minister traveled to communities in Gbarpolu County, Sinje, and Bo Waterside in Grand Cape Mount County. In each location, he met with a cross-section of Sierra Leonean residents, including children, youth, women, elders, and local leaders, to hear firsthand about their immigration experiences and challenges with integration.

Many residents noted it was the first visit by a senior Sierra Leonean government official to their towns.

“The ECOWAS Estate in Sinje was particularly interesting,” Dr. Sengeh said. “We received a warm welcome from Sierra Leoneans originally from Kabala, Kailahun, and Pujehun. It reaffirms that we are truly one people, even across two countries.”

Politically, Dr. Sengeh stated the SLPP is now firmly established in Liberia, with chapters active in each county. He cited Chairman Songa’s emphasis on building a stronger party presence throughout the Mano River Region.

“Between Guinea, Liberia, and Ivory Coast, we must pay closer attention to our people,” Dr. Sengeh said, conveying a message from the Chairman.

On behalf of President Julius Maada Bio and Chairman Songa, the Chief Minister pledged tangible support for the diaspora communities, including bicycles for youth and small business funds for women’s groups.

Reflecting on his experience in Bo Waterside, Dr. Sengeh spoke of a renewed personal commitment to what he termed a “new man” style of politics—one defined by accessibility, accountability, inclusion, competence, and delivery.

“I admit, I am naïve to the politics that exists today—the politics of abuse, corruption, elitism, and nepotism with no regard for competence,” he said. “This is the politics the SLPP stands against. Our party is built on human capital and radical inclusion.”

Dr. Sengeh returned to Freetown stating he felt “energized” by the direct engagement with citizens abroad.