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Civil society activist and Executive Director of the Native Consortium, Edmond Abu Jr, has criticised the government’s handling of recent tensions along the Sierra Leone–Guinea border following the capture of 16 Sierra Leonean military personnel by Guinean forces.
Speaking on AYV On Sunday, Abu questioned what he described as the government’s inaction despite Sierra Leone’s diplomatic leverage within the sub-region.
“We have an upper hand; our president is the Chairman of ECOWAS, yet he fails to do something to keep the Guineans off our territory. We don’t need to call the president out for what he needs to do to protect the country he was sworn in to protect,” Abu stated during the programme.
His remarks come in the wake of a border dispute that reportedly led to the detention of 16 Sierra Leone Armed Forces personnel by Guinean military officers. The incident has heightened public concern over territorial integrity and cross-border security.
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, currently serves as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a position that places him at the forefront of regional diplomacy and conflict resolution efforts.
Abu argued that the President’s leadership role within ECOWAS should translate into decisive action to safeguard Sierra Leone’s sovereignty and prevent further encroachments along the border.
The recent capture of the soldiers has sparked debate among citizens and civil society groups, with many calling for stronger diplomatic engagement and enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents.
