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Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has pushed back against comments by the Dutch Minister of Justice over possible restrictions on development assistance, insisting that the country does not depend on European Union aid to sustain its development.
Speaking on AYV’s State of the Nation, Dr. Sengeh challenged the Dutch Minister to demonstrate results rather than issue threats over foreign assistance.
“If he really wants to show that he’s working, he should not be sitting around on TV and making all these threats that they will stop aid to the EU. We don’t live on aid from the EU. That’s not what gets us going,” Dr. Sengeh said.
The Chief Minister’s remarks reflect the government’s position that Sierra Leone’s development efforts are not driven by dependence on financial assistance from the European Union.
His comments come amid renewed discussions over foreign aid and Sierra Leone’s engagement with European partners.
Dr. Sengeh maintained that the government’s focus remains on delivering development and improving the lives of citizens rather than relying on external assistance.
The exchange highlights growing tensions around the role of foreign development support and the extent to which aid influences relations between Sierra Leone and its European partners.
Dr. Sengeh made the remarks during an interview on AYV’s State of the Nation.
