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The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled an Acting Mayor for Freetown, appointing Mayor Gbla to temporarily take over the administration of the capital city following a governance boycott by the opposition All People’s Congress (APC).
According to the ruling party, the decision is aimed at restoring functional governance in Freetown after what it describes as a disruption in city leadership linked to the boycott. The government maintains that the move is necessary to ensure continuity in the delivery of services and administration within the Freetown City Council.
Mayor Gbla is expected to step into the role previously held by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, whose absence from active governance has been tied to the APC’s broader political stance. The unveiling signals the government’s intent to stabilize operations in the city despite ongoing political disagreements.
However, the decision has been strongly contested by members of the APC. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, along with House Minority Leader Abdul Kargbo, has questioned the legality of the appointment process. They argue that the move undermines established democratic procedures and raises concerns about due process in local governance.
The APC maintains that the appointment lacks constitutional backing, while the government insists it falls within its mandate to ensure that governance structures remain functional at all times.
The development marks a new phase in the ongoing political standoff between the ruling government and the opposition, with both sides holding firm to their positions over the management and leadership of Freetown.
As the situation unfolds, attention is likely to remain on how the Acting Mayor exercises authority and whether the dispute will be resolved through legal or political channels.
Absence from your duty as public servants is a very risky decision one to take.The mayor should have still continue to work for the people of Sierra Leone and act on their stands as a opposition trough local means. Our country is not politically safe