In the political realm, the decision of an elected Member of Parliament (MP) to boycott his or her role carries significant implications. This matter can be viewed through the lens of an Equity Maxim which...
One of the Maxims of Equity states: "Equity aids the vigilant, not the indolent" (If you decide to sleep on your right, you'll have yourself to blame). After being elected to parliament, it is incumbent...
Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, has a long history of struggling to translate electoral outcomes into meaningful changes. Despite regular elections and the democratic framework in place, many Sierra...
Everyone is crying out for peace in Sierra Leone, but no one is crying out for social justice and equity, which is fundamental for creating and maintaining peace. Crying out for peace, when that peace...
My home country, Sierra Leone, in West Africa, recently held its sixth general multiparty elections since 1996, a year that marked our transition from military rule amid a civil war. This bold commitment...
Being an academic, I closely monitored the elections in Sierra Leone, just like many others in my field. I took a keen interest in the campaign rallies, communication strategies, and cultural slogans of...
There are Phases in power politics and perhaps the most difficult one is power-sharing. If not anyone but the corridors of the presidency can attest to this factual claim - _power sharing nor funny_ Since...
Over the past several days, especially running up to the official announcement of results for the Presidential elections conducted by ECSL on 24th June 2023, a civil society group calling itself NEW (National...
The recently concluded mayoral election in Freetown has sparked significant controversy and speculation. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, a candidate running for the second time, has won a huge majority vote at the...
Is Samara Kamara, the presidential candidate of the main opposition party in Sierra Leone, the All People's Congress (APC), an indecent man, or, politically-childish – in spite of his doctorate degree...
