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Joseph Sannoh, President of the Salone Association of Bloggers (SAB), has publicly stated his political aspirations while simultaneously denying that he is a blogger.
Speaking recently, Sannoh asserted that he identifies as a content creator rather than a blogger, stating, “I am just somebody that creates content for people, but I have not agreed to be a blogger.”
Clarifying his position, the SLeNBA President explained that his initial motivation for uniting bloggers was to address significant issues, citing the Ebola outbreak as an example where he initiated a radio teaching program for students during school closures. He maintained that his aim was to “unite bloggers, for us to train bloggers, and to satisfy bloggers” as a strategy for public engagement and information dissemination on critical matters.
Addressing the apparent contradiction of leading a bloggers’ association while not identifying as one, Sannoh drew a parallel to a past role in a school where he held a position involving recording and administrative tasks without being a teacher. He claimed he was once told, “you are the principal of all the principals,” suggesting that leadership does not always necessitate direct involvement in the specific activities of the members.
Sannoh argued that he possesses the qualifications to be a blogger, citing his significant number of followers. However, he affirmed that he has not embraced the “blogging reality” due to other commitments.
In his remarks, Sannoh also urged proactive societal engagement, stating, “Don’t wait until you’re depressing before you create change in your society. The society needs you! Don’t ask what the society has done for you. You have to go offer yourself and create the desired changes for our people.”
