Sierra Leone's Chief Minister Responds Firmly to US Ambassador's Interview

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister Responds Firmly to US Ambassador’s Interview

The Chief Minister of Sierra Leone, David Moinina Sengeh, adopts a firm stance on the Sierra Leone-US relationship in response to the recent 98.1 interview with the US Ambassador.

David Sengeh channeled his sentiments through his personal Twitter account, expressing a degree of frustration towards the US, while emphasizing the significance of their shared history of respect and common aspirations. He conveyed, “Sierra Leone and the United States have a deep history of mutual respect and shared aspirations for our people.”

This serves as a reminder to the US of the profound historical rapport that both nations have cultivated.

The US Ambassador’s appearance on the 98.1 programs, urging the government to engage in dialogue with the opposition APC amidst allegations of election irregularities in the June 24 general elections, has prompted skepticism from several government leaders.

The Information Minister also joined the discourse on his Twitter page, challenging the Ambassador’s statements and asserting, “The government belongs to this country and the people are our bosses.”

Concluding his message, Chief Minister Sengeh reaffirmed the Sierra Leone government’s dedication to the aspirations of the United States and highlighted the importance of building relationships on a broader scale, transcending individual egos. He emphasized, “We are committed to their dreams and hopes. The relationship between our country and any other state is bigger than any single individual’s ego or specific program.

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Alhassan Bangura | 2023-09-06 08:15:19

Thanks Mr Ambassador for for tell them what did not know God bless you sir
Foday | 2023-08-18 22:59:10

Is the American ambassador on a diplomatic mission or a political campaign? Is he not seeing his fellow diplomats. If I have such powers will declare him personal non-grater.
| 2023-08-17 17:30:35

Let the US remove the log from their own eyes before commenting on the spec in somebody else's. After all, their past election is also questionable. Besides, the ambassador's remark is a recipe for chaos.
| 2023-08-17 15:42:08

We're are done with 2023 elections, what the APC need now is to settle and put their house in order and prepare for 2028 Or 2030 elections
| 2023-08-17 14:31:52

Government officials don turn spokesmen for ECSL 😆😆
Ishmiel | 2023-08-17 14:27:42

Can someone tell me were the did the US Ambassador Went wrong in that statement cause I have read it over and over I can't find any unsecured word, in that statement and why is some Government officials wont to earthquake salone
| 2023-08-17 13:58:23

This is just ridiculous on the side of government officials attacking someone from the spirit of democracy, lay down your justification that the June 24 elections were credible or transparent. Both local and international actors were shocked of Mohamed Konneh's pronouncement. Your wining of the election was not credible Sir and all you were illegitimate government officials. We the people of Sierra Leone knows that.
| 2023-08-17 13:50:02

Sengeh l have started doubting you. We need free,fear, credible and transparent elections. How can someone just take power like that.
Mr. Wise | 2023-08-17 13:41:27

You guys should be preparing for 2028 election now. June 24 election is something of the past now. Continue your tribal hatred and maintain permanent opposition.
Sahid Mohamed Kamara | 2023-08-17 13:35:02

Mr. Sengeh, what is really wrong with the American Ambassador's statements? Did the Ambassador do any bad by appearing at the 98.1 radio station? Did the American Ambassador commit any crime by advising the government to engage in a dialogue with the APC party regarding the June 24th election irregularities? Mr. Sengeh, are you sure the elections were free, Fair and transparent? If what the Information Minister says it True. "The government belongs to this county and the people are our bosses" , then the suggestion of the American Ambassador for a dialogue, instead of engaging in violence is in the interest of the people of Sierra Leone. I am sure some of you people, "who pose to be educated; through bookish knowledge" and not "circumstantial knowledge" are misguiding Maada Bio. Maada Bio has to be very careful with some people. Most of them come only to make money and are not working in the interest of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party ( SLPP ) for future events.
Vandi Tejan Koroma | 2023-08-17 13:11:51

Talking about tribe tells me your level of illiteracy. Don't worry, you come for us,we go for. Bastard!!!
| 2023-08-17 13:10:58

The issue of irregularities and integrity in the conduct of the just concluded general and presidential elections has to do with ECSL, not the government. But why is always the government ministers the ones that are quick to jump to the defense of ECSL? Does it mean they are a party to the scam election results announced by ECSL?
Michael | 2023-08-17 13:08:34

Abubakarrg Kamara or whatever your name is, why can't you guys remove your tribalistic lens? Tribalism and frustration will soon kill you.
| 2023-08-17 13:03:04

The problem with this Paopa thugs and criminals cartel,is they are allergic to the truth,and they would not take or accept someone telling them the truth.However,this is the bitter pile you guys will have to swallow,that the elections that Bio rigged will not be accepted by civilized people.We need an independent commission to investigate these irregularities so that howsoever win,will be announced as the winner and we move forward as a nation. No more stealing or rigging of elections. You get what you deserved at the polls.
abubakarrg kamara | 2023-08-17 12:41:00

Thank you Mr Conteh for your response, this mende guys feels superiors on themselves but time is over. We will soon be there insha-Allah. Shengeh u go learn insha-Allah
| 2023-08-17 12:31:40

Like seriously Mr minister. How can you call the people you bosses who are dying in abject poverty while you ( government officials) their servants are enjoying with you families? Is this not ironical or provocative to the people of that country? Know that God will one day bring us all before his throne for judgment. Fear God and protect yourself from His judgment.
Conteh Mohammed | 2023-08-17 12:16:13

This government is known for not taking responsibility for their wrong doings they would instead to after whistle blowers for justly stating the realities on the ground... the politics of propaganda has no place in modern day politics, the reality would sooner or later catch up with you!!! nor to we all na mende!!!
| 2023-08-17 12:09:21

Wuna go explain explain taya no evidence 🤣🤣