APC Questions Government Silence on Alleged Drug Trafficking and Bribery Scandals

Sierra Leone’s Main opposition Party, The All People’s Congress (APC) party has raised concerns in a statement shared via their official Twitter account regarding several serious allegations involving government officials, including claims of drug trafficking and bribery.

The APC pointed out that it has been “over two months” since the Sierra Leone Ambassador to Guinea was allegedly involved in a cocaine trafficking scandal. The tweet stated that the ambassador was “detained by Guinean authorities, deported, and later sacked.” The APC questioned why no official response or investigation has been initiated in light of the situation.

The APC also referenced “photographic evidence” showing convicted Dutch drug lord Jos Belos meeting with two high-ranking Sierra Leonean officials: Alusine Kanneh, the former Chief Immigration Officer, and Andrew Jaia Kaikai, the head of Sierra Leone’s Anti-Drug Agency. The APC raised concerns about why these images have not led to any investigations by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) or other relevant authorities.

In addition to the drug trafficking case, the APC addressed the recent suspension of Youth Envoy Yulisa Amadu, citing a letter from the Minister of Youth Affairs, which revealed that Amadu had “solicited bribes from young Sierra Leoneans under the pretext of facilitating their travel abroad.” The APC also noted that the letter stated “Amadu had confessed to the crime.”

The APC also pointed out that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the police, ONS, and other law enforcement agencies have “remained conspicuously silent.”The APC questioned whether this silence was due to the individuals involved not being members of the opposition. The APC asked why the ACC boss, known for his “penchant for throwing media circuses,” has not addressed issues that truly deserve his attention. They also inquired about the “so-called proactiveness”of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The APC concluded their statement by raising the question, “Is the tough hand of the law only meant for people who don’t identify as SLPP?”