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A senior member of the All People’s Congress (APC), Minkailu Koroma, has stated that he was not present in Parliament during recent developments, noting that his absence prevented him from speaking out on pressing national issues affecting ordinary citizens.
Speaking during a Media Programme, Koroma expressed concern over the rising cost of living, highlighting high food prices, persistent electricity challenges, and increasing fuel costs as key hardships facing Sierra Leoneans. He emphasised that such issues require strong parliamentary advocacy, which he believes has been lacking historically.
According to Koroma, it is unprecedented in Sierra Leone’s history for Members of Parliament to collectively stand up in defence of the people on such matters. He maintained that his presence in Parliament could have made a difference.
“I am different. If I were in Parliament, that could have changed because the people come first,” he stated.
Addressing ongoing political tensions, Koroma rejected claims that the APC is undermining national progress. Instead, he argued that the party’s actions are intended to strengthen democratic governance.
“We are not holding the country back because of our actions; we are helping democracy to improve in the country,” he said.
Koroma further pointed to what he described as an agreement the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) is obligated to uphold. He noted that the APC’s current stance is aimed at ensuring that the government honors its commitments.
“The SLPP government had an agreement to uphold, and that is why we are doing this-to ensure they follow it,” he added.
Koroma’s remarks come amid ongoing political discourse surrounding governance, accountability, and the role of opposition parties in Sierra Leone’s democracy.
