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A delegation of mediators representing the Commonwealth, the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), are scheduled to arrive in Freetown on October 8, 2023, to facilitate the mediation dialogue between the Government of Sierra Leone and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC).
The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has also announced the crucial dialogue is set to occur from October 16 to 18, 2023.
The Mediation Team, composed of international representatives, will engage in separate consultations with both the Sierra Leone Government and the APC party on October 13 and 14, 2023, laying the groundwork for the primary dialogue.
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the All People’s Congress , the ICPNC said; “Each day, starting from October 16 to October 18, 2023, dialogue sessions will commence at 9:00 am, with the venue being the Ballroom of the Bintumani Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown. To ensure effective time management, participants are strongly encouraged to be seated by 8:45 am each day.
“The official commencement of the dialogue is marked by a significant Opening Ceremony on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 9:00 am.
“It’s important to emphasize that only individuals with official invitations will be granted access to the dialogue venue. All concerned parties are kindly requested to promptly confirm their availability and submit the names of their negotiation team members.”, the letter said.
This mediation dialogue bears significant importance in the ongoing political discussions within Sierra Leone, and its outcomes are eagerly awaited by Sierra Leoneans.
This is a welcome news. We are awaitng to see and hear the out come of it.
Where are the NEW; the EU and; the Carter Centre? So those who help to fuel the madness in our country are not going to be present? What a shame, a sovereign state as Sierra Leone is calling outsiders to come and make peace for our country. Is this how Sierra Leone is going to be, when the loser will refuse to accept defeat?
May Allah prevails the truth
Those of u that come for a dialogue🫶🏻. Pls🙏🏻🙏🏻 be transparent and give account of everything in accordance to the rule of law for effectiveness and smooth running of our beloved country (S/L)🇸🇱.
May Allah(God) gives you the directions to do it peacefully wherein both parties accept this dialogue🤲🏻. And mind you, the beautiful smile of Sierra Leoneans depends on the outcome of this dialogue🙏🏻.
We the middle income earners are gradually surffering, not to talk of the lower and very low income earner due to this crisis in our country🙀.
Sky rocketing🚀🚀 of basic commodities in S/L has become the order of the day. But I strongly believed that if these two parties work earn in gloves, the surffering will reduce for at least the poor Citizens in S/L.
Thank you for your time✍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
May Almighty Allah enter into the heart of our leader’s to know the benefits of truth in our beloved country Sierra Leone, only the truth can set us free from the punishment of Allah Almighty.
We want to get a positive response from the dialogue we pray for that