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Abubakarr Kalokoh, a flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), says he wants to lead because he feels it’s time to serve his country.
Speaking during a recent interview on a local media program, he made it clear that his decision has nothing to do with seeking attention.
“I am not looking for glamor; I’ve had it all,” he said. “I’ve risen through the ranks, and today I’m a practicing lawyer in the United States of America.”
He spoke about how his personal journey from Sierra Leone to a legal career in the U.S. has given him years of experience in governance, democracy, and leadership. That experience, he believes, could be valuable to Sierra Leone at this critical time.
Over the years, Kalokokoh said, he has taken the time to reflect deeply on the country’s direction. For him, the issues Sierra Leone faces go beyond politics they are structural and long-standing.
“The problems of this country are not easy,” he said. “Sierra Leone’s problem is a problem of stewardship.”
He pointed to the country’s weak institutions and said that the kind of leadership Sierra Leone needs now must go beyond wealth or background.
“This country does not need wealthy people to lead. This country needs leaders,” Kalokokoh said.
He believes Sierra Leone has reached a stage in its democracy that calls for critical thinking and practical planning.
“We need people who can think people who can bring model, workable policies and programmes that will develop the country,” he added.
Kalokokoh described his candidacy as a way of giving back to the country that raised him. He said he is ready to offer himself to national service.
“This country needs help. That’s why I’m here,” Kalokokoh said.
He added that he had returned with a clear purpose: to dedicate himself to national service. According to him, Sierra Leone is in urgent need, and that’s why he is here to give back and help move the country forward.
