Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has stirred yet another wave of debate after announcing changes to his social media interaction policies. In a recent post on Facebook, Sengeh revealed that he had modified his settings to allow only his Facebook friends to comment on his posts.

In his Facebook update, Sengeh stated, “I recently changed settings on posts so only my FB friends can comment. The energy is different. I’ll keep it that way for a bit!”

This decision follows a series of events that have placed Sengeh under intense scrutiny. Just weeks ago, the Chief Minister raised concerns regarding escalating threats directed at his secretary and staff, including disturbing instances of death threats, rape threats, and verbal abuse.

Moreover, Sengeh recently sparked controversy by accusing mosques and churches of illicitly drawing electricity from the national grid, aggravating the country’s energy crisis. These allegations, lacking substantial evidence, ignited outrage within the religious community, prompting swift condemnation from religious leaders. Many viewed Sengeh’s remarks as baseless and damaging to the reputation of religious institutions in Sierra Leone, with some accusing him of orchestrating a smear campaign against these establishments.