Dr. Sylvia Olayinka Blyden OOR has issued a detailed and firm response to a recent public endorsement by Tony Morgan, authored by Christian Ibrahim Siati, advocating for an all-female presidential ticket featuring First Lady Fatima Maada Bio and Dr. Blyden for Sierra Leone’s 2028 general elections.

Tony Morgan’s post praised the First Lady and Dr. Blyden as a formidable team capable of breaking new ground in Sierra Leone’s political landscape. It also commended Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh for his intellect and leadership, noting that he would be a strong candidate should Sierra Leone elect a male president in the future. The post reflected on past tensions, suggesting that Dr. Blyden and Fatima had previously engaged in attacks on Dr. Sengeh, which led Morgan to withdraw support temporarily. However, he expressed renewed confidence in the Fatima-Blyden ticket as a historic opportunity for the nation.

In her comprehensive four-point public response, Dr. Blyden rejected accusations of bullying and conspiracies against Dr. Sengeh and clarified her political stance:

  1. Criticism of Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh
    Dr. Blyden expressed deep disapproval of Dr. Sengeh’s conduct, accusing him of employing questionable political tactics to gain advantage. She recounted personal grievances, including his tacit role in spreading harmful misinformation about her late mother, which caused significant emotional harm to her family. Dr. Blyden questioned his suitability for his role in State House.

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  2. Denial of Conspiring with Fatima Maada Bio Against Dr. Sengeh
    She denied ever forming an alliance with the First Lady to target Dr. Sengeh, describing herself instead as a peacemaker who sought to reconcile tensions between them. She also criticized President Julius Maada Bio for being aware of online abuses against her late mother yet failing to intervene decisively.

  3. Rejection of Bullying Allegations and Assertion of Being a Peacemaker
    Dr. Blyden firmly rejected claims that she bullied Dr. Sengeh. Instead, she highlighted how she was subjected to public verbal attacks and humiliation by the Chief Minister, including being labeled with derogatory terms in media appearances. She emphasized her resilience in the face of what she described as misogynistic and cyberbullying campaigns by Dr. Sengeh and his supporters.

  4. Opposition to the Proposed Fatima-Blyden Presidential Ticket
    Dr. Blyden distanced herself from the idea of an all-woman presidential ticket. She affirmed that her support for First Lady Fatima Maada Bio is non-political and based on Fatima’s advocacy for women and girls outside of party politics. Dr. Blyden reiterated her loyalty to the All Peoples Congress (APC) and stated she would not participate in the political ambitions of the proposed ticket.

Dr. Blyden concluded her statement by wishing blessings on Sierra Leone and encouraging the public to read Tony Morgan’s original post to understand the full context.