Parliament of Sierra Leone Orders Suspension of New Toll Gate Charges

Hon. Bashiru Silikie, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Works and Public Assets, has urged the Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dr. Dennis Sandy, and the China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG) to halt the scheduled implementation of new toll gate charges set for March 1st, 2024.

Hon. Silikie emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, urging the Minister and CRSG to present to Parliament a draft review of the proposed toll gate charges. He specifically requested supporting documents, including the new price formula, traffic data, and financial reports related to the toll gate charges.

The Parliamentary Committee members have joined in the call for an extensive review of the agreement between the Government and China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG). This move underlines their commitment to ensuring that any adjustments to toll gate charges align with the best interests of the public and are based on a thorough examination of relevant data and financial considerations.

This development marks a significant step in parliamentary oversight, as members advocate for a more comprehensive understanding of the proposed toll gate charges and a reevaluation of the existing agreement between the Government and CRSG.

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| 2024-02-28 15:33:28

Let them go back to the drawing board and the instrest of poor sierra leoneans.
| 2024-02-23 15:36:30

Yes we welcome the idea of the parliamentary oversight committee on the Toll Gate . We the people want to know all details concerning this Toll Gate project. If the Govt turns blind eyes on it will like a self destruction. We are expecting a good out come of the meeting . If they CRSG insists let them create an alternative route . 2. Masiaka Toll Gate is just not necessary ,it must be removed.
| 2024-02-23 15:21:59

Why in the first place, this said adjustment was not tendered to parlaiment for approval before it was announced to the public ? This is a gross disregard for constitutional implementation in a bilateral agreement. Both the ministervand the CRSG need to be taught manners.
| 2024-02-23 15:17:36

That is exactly what we need ,that minister is on his own.
| 2024-02-23 14:41:11

Hmmm salone