Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. Moinina David Sengeh, has canceled his upcoming trip to Washington DC, where he was set to lead a seven-member delegation for crucial diplomatic talks.

In a statement on social media, Minister Sengeh cited other pressing engagements requiring his presence in the country, leading to the postponement of the official visit scheduled for next week.

The delegation, including key figures like APC leader in Parliament Hon. Abdul Kargbo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tim Kabba, and Majority Leader in Parliament Hon. Matthew Nyuma, aimed to engage with senior members of the U.S. Executive Branch and Congress, as well as representatives from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

The primary focus of this diplomatic initiative was to underscore Sierra Leone’s unwavering commitment to implementing the “Agreement of National Unity” and electoral reforms.

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Meanwhile, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has declared that he will not be joining the proposed diplomatic trip to Washington DC alongside Chief Minister David Sengeh.

Taking to his social media platform, Hon. Kargbo expressed his commitment to meeting with the Chief Minister to discuss ways young people in governance can mitigate political tensions between the SLPP and APC, emphasizing the need for unity in the nation.

In his statement, Hon. Kargbo conveyed a message of fostering love over hate for the betterment of Sierra Leone, stating, “Let love prevail over hate because this is our only country. Unfortunately, I’ll not make it to the US.”

This announcement comes as a surprise, as Hon. Kargbo was initially set to be a vital part of the seven-member delegation scheduled for crucial diplomatic talks in the United States.

The delegation, led by Chief Minister David Sengeh, was intended to engage with senior members of the U.S. Executive Branch, Congress, and representatives from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).