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A member of the All People’s Congress (APC) Publicity Secretariat, Minkailu Koroma, says President Julius Maada Bio should have declined the appointment as Chairman of ECOWAS, arguing that the country is already under serious economic and political pressure.
Speaking during a media program, Koroma said the appointment comes with both advantages and disadvantages, but that the president should have considered Sierra Leone’s current situation before accepting it.
He said the burden on the country is already too much, and taking on this role only adds more. According to him, the president could have looked at how difficult things are and chosen to decline. He added that it is not a crime to do so, since the ECOWAS chairmanship is a rotational position.
Koroma also said it is not about whether the president is comfortable with the role, but whether the people are. He explained that democracy and governance are about making decisions that reflect the needs and conditions of the public.
He further warned that the appointment brings not only economic pressure, but also a political one. With ECOWAS currently divided, and countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Guinea having stepped away from the group, Koroma said the president is now faced with an even more difficult task.
He said leading a divided regional body in a time of economic struggle could bring more pressure to Sierra Leone.
I agree with him if he is not based on political jalousie. Everyone like to lead but if your leading will bring suffering to your own people, there is no need for that leadership. I hope this will not be the case. Otherwise congratulations to Président Bio
Sure, I equally agree so. This is high time we face reality and done away with politics…
You guys are absolute fools. Who in his right senses reject such lifetime achievement?
If it was the time of APC Party, would they have rejected such opportunity?
Please have a rethink.
Bravo HE President Bio.
The World loves you.
Africa loves you.
Sierra Leone loves you and we love you.
Stupid talk,decline as how?.
You guys wait, come 2028 you will know the importance of this position. A P Cians are fool
You guys are absolute fools. Who in his right senses reject such lifetime achievement?
If it was the time of APC Party, would they have rejectParty, would they have rejected such opportunity?
Please have a rethink.
Bravo HE President Bio.
The World loves you.
Africa loves you.
Sierra Leone loves you and we love you.
Eneny of progress
How is this going to be a burden to Sierra Leone as a nation is what the article did not explain. The writer needs to be explicit please.
Disagree with you
You a big z fool, you are a disgrace to sierra leone leadership, why shaka Steven did not declined the chairmanship at the difficult time in his regime but still maintained it.
Why can’t you reject your role as a secretary in the apc party, you know it above your ability and senses of thinking.
Please make a research of the 47 rules of power or leaders so you can’t mistake like this.
Mr koroma you are really mad to say such trash… If were you can you declined such appointment …. Stop this jeolousy.. this appointment is not gradually rotational as you mentioned.. because it has taken decades Sierra Leone has never given such appointment…
It’s base on your credibility that can acquired you such appointment….