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Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh has responded to recent criticisms from Dr. Sylvia Blyden, following her social media post comparing government expenditures in the Office of the Chief Minister and other state institutions to that of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Appearing on AYV TV, Dr. Sengeh was asked to address Dr. Blyden’s remarks, which questioned government spending priorities amid the ongoing national fight against drug abuse particularly the Kush epidemic ravaging Sierra Leone’s youth.
In his response, the Chief Minister distanced himself from engaging with Dr. Blyden, stating that he does not respond to individuals who deliberately spread misinformation or engage in public disrespect.
“I don’t talk about that woman or people who misinform for fun,” Dr. Sengeh said.
“I like opposition figures who are constructive. I’ve made good opposition friends like Hamid he’s my Prince of Wales brother and Mikailu, whom I call ‘slay king’; he’s an influencer, and we joke on social media. But there are others who I don’t engage with because they misinform and are disrespectful. I don’t engage in disrespectful thoughts.”
The Chief Minister clarified that he does not follow or read Dr. Blyden’s posts and prefers not to be drawn into negative exchanges. Instead, he focused on reaffirming his commitment to transparency, integrity, and good governance throughout his time in public office.
“Let me tell you something,” Dr. Sengeh continued.
“I have been in government for seven years. I started the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) as one person, and today it is still a functioning institution. I read every audit report and every audit comment good or bad and nobody has ever stolen one leone. That’s not possible. I do good to people I have never met. That is who I am. I don’t participate in corruption.”
Dr. Sengeh’s comments come amid heightened public scrutiny over government expenditure, accountability, and the fight against drug abuse, as Sierra Leone battles a national crisis linked to the spread of Kush.
