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Sierra Leone’s main opposition APC party’s Falaba District Chairman has accused the leader of the party, Samura Kamara of betrayal.
Chairman Marrah publicly criticized Samura Kamara for their sudden withdrawal from the ongoing tripartite committee engagement. He maintained that, there was a total lack of transparency and strategic issues and lapses from the top leadership with special emphasis on the leader of the party being Samura Kamara.
He believed that, the issues that were prioritised by the leadrs of the party being the handling of corrupton allegations against some APC members and the contencious decisions to set free political prisoners were not that much appropriately addressed which further led to frustration and confusion within heir party.
He added that at the start of the tripartite committee’s meeting, the APC leadership informed all District Chairpersons about their intervention to engage in dialogue with the ruling SLPP, which they all approved as part of consolidating peace, adding that, to their dismay, the process took a dramatic turn which the technical committee of their party were tasked with drafting a strategic document came into a clash with the leader’s personal approach.
He maintained that the Technical Committee’s document emphasized the release of political prisoners and the dismissal of corruption charges against APC members. Contrarily, Dr. Kamara’s document, while aligning on certain points, diverged significantly, leading to internal strife.
Marah accused Dr. Kamara of betraying the party’s interests by prioritizing personal agendas over the collective strategy devised by the Technical Committee. This, he argues, has led to a fractured approach, culminating in their Party’s withdrawal from the tripartite committee’s engagement without prior consultation with the district chairpersons.
“The APC leadership decided to issue a press release announcing our withdrawal from the Tripartite Committee at the eleventh hour without informing the District Chairpersons. This lack of transparency is unacceptable, “he stressed.
He emphasized the confusion and frustration this decision has caused among party members, particularly given the five months already invested in the six-month dialogue process.
Marah concluded by demanding accountability from the party leadership. He called for a detailed report on the Tripartite Committee’s activities and the reasons behind the sudden withdrawal, stressing the need for the ordinary members to understand the developments leading to this decision.
“The APC leadership must present their report to the members. We deserve to know what transpired and why the decision to withdraw was made at this critical juncture,” he said.
As the political landscape in Sierra Leone continues to evolve, the internal dynamies within the APC and their impact on broader political processes remain a focal point of concern for both party members and the general populace.
I have just read a post that the APC has recently resumed their participation in the tripartite committee meeting. I want to put this message across to the big guns of APC to focus on electoral reforms that will shape 2028 elections and stop the drama of re-run of the 2023 elections. Put your house in order. It seems that there is no central control in the APC. Everyone just talk the he or she likes. The don’t even regard their party leader, Dr. Kamara. That is dangerous for the party. A word for the wise is sufficient.
Hmmm dis game tuff ooh.
All we need in this country is peace elections are over