The Director General of the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA), Mr., has threatened legal action against the publisher of the Day Break Newspaper, Mr. Alusine Kargbo, following allegations of mass resignations within the agency.

In a WhatsApp conversation revealed by the newspaper, Massaquoi responded to inquiries about the resignations with threats and accusations. He dismissed the allegations as “blackmail” and warned that he would “invoke the law” if any negative stories were published.

The Day Break Newspaper has vowed to publish the full conversation and the allegations against Massaquoi, emphasizing its commitment to journalistic integrity. The newspaper has also questioned the NCRA Director General’s accountability to the public and his reluctance to address the concerns raised by the mass resignations.

The allegations against Massaquoi include the following:

Government Payment: The NCRA allegedly received a 63 billion Leones payment from the government for confirmation purposes, which was not repaid.

Victimisation: A former NCRA employee, Morrison I. B. Arouna, claimed to have been victimized by Massaquoi during his time at the agency.

Lack of Engagement: Massaquoi is accused of failing to address concerns raised by employees, including those related to working conditions and unfair treatment.

The NCRA Director General’s threats against the journalist have raised concerns about media freedom and the right to hold public officials accountable.

We now present the conversation between the NCRA Director General and Day Break Newspaper publisher Mr. Alusine Kargbo and allegations levied against him:

Good afternoon Sir.

I have gathered so many issues I have at hand against u? Resignation Issues…

Government’s 63 Billion Payment for Confirmation – No Repayment Required. Serious Allegations Surface; Personal Meeting Requested.”

This headline emphasizes the key details while maintaining clarity and seriousness.

Am not sure this is Alusine who has been in contact with me. If you think what you have is true and you can defend it, then you decide for yourself. You guys make people think who to call a friend. Do what is right please

I will wait to see your stories. Am not scared. I just wish I had not accepted being in contact with you. I regret going through our charts.

I will not fall for blackmail for selfish interest. The law will be invoked

That is the reason why we want to get your own side of the story before publications

Will you want us to use this as your response.

Are u okay for us to meet in person?

Don’t ask me anything Alusine. I will wait to see your stories and then we will move from there:

The law will interpret your mandate. This menace has to stop in this country

So u don’t want us to see in person and tender my evidence?

You will produce it before the Law not me. I allowed you bro sit with me before because I thought it would be a meaningful relationship given the small world we find ourselves but am disappointed. You will produce your evidence before the law not me. You are not someone to relate with

Journalism is not a crime

Our contribution in gullible Sierra Leone is meaningful

We are not enemies of your development

Well don’t contact me. Practice your journalism then you know the law protects us all.

I message you because of professionalism and you took it as a crime And we not afraid to pursue the truth I will took this as your response

Thank you sir

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

From: Morrison I. B. Arouna

Senior Planning & Policy Officer, NCRA.

To: The Director General,

NCRA

Dear Sir,

I write to resign my position as Senior Planning & Policy Officer from your institution effective 3rd September, 2024.

I had enjoyed working relationship with friends and colleagues except for the Director General who have victimized me for d past five years for reasons best known to him. But to God be the glory. It is well.

As a staunch Catholic, I believe in the existence of God Almighty and by extension the belief that there is a TOMORROW. Our journey in this world is too short. What remains now are the narratives that will be told someday.

I hope to be crossing paths with friends who have worked with especially both at Births & Deaths and in the Hub at HQ.

I shall submit to the Human Resource Directorate all NCRA properties assigned to my person while in service at the Planning & Policy Directorate at the earliest time. I remain sincerely yours, Morrison Arouna (Pope).

From an HR perspective, do you think this is good? No matter how hot you are, you should have engaged him or the HR.

In life, one should always think of the good days. There was a time when things were rosy and let those days cover up the rough days if there was any.

I wish you knew what was in the basket for you.

Coming to the Victimisation, have you ever for once engaged the Directorate of HR? Certainly, hell no.

Anyway, there is no need to say anything more

Don’t need to see anything. You are joking. Waiting to see your action and then you will see my reaction.

I will take this as your response sir.