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The president of the Salone Association of Bloggers, Senior Citizen Joseph Sannoh has openly criticized Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister David Sengeh, accusing him of poor leadership and failing to act decisively during critical moments.
Sannoh began his address by expressing optimism for Sierra Leone’s future, assuring citizens that 2025 would be a year of prosperity for the nation, its government, and foreign investors.
However, his tone shifted as he turned his attention to the Chief Minister, whom he described as a “troublemaker” and an “ineffective leader.”
“I want to look at the Chief Minister’s message,” Sannoh stated, referencing a recent public statement by the Chief Minister. He argued that the Minister’s actions were long overdue, emphasizing that the time for addressing certain issues had “overlapped” and that Sengeh should have acted immediately when the incidents occurred.
Sannoh stressed that true leadership is rooted in maturity, humility, and respect, rather than social media popularity. “We were the ones born to be popular on social media, but some of you gained your popularity only after assuming positions of power,” he remarked, taking a swipe at the Chief Minister’s public persona.
The bloggers’ president revealed that he had personally advised the Chief Minister to issue a disclaimer at the onset of the controversies but was ignored. “Even if you apologize now, you are still a good example of a leader who lacks what it takes to be a Chief Minister,” Sannoh asserted, questioning the Minister’s ability to lead effectively.
In the same vein, Sannoh predicted that the Chief Minister would never attain the position of flagbearer for the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP).
He also suggested that the Minister’s recent apology was prompted by external pressures rather than genuine remorse. “It took a whole year for the Chief Minister to finally apologize. Something must have happened to force this message,” Sannoh said.
Sannoh advised the Chief Minister to step back and allow more experienced elders within the party to take the lead. “You are still young and have much to learn. Wait for the elders to guide the party’s presidency,” he said, urging the Minister to focus on personal growth before aspiring to higher office.
He is supposed to be more popular on social media taking into consideration all the controversies that surround his life especially him caught spying at IPAM. He’s going to do more of such videos with the sole aim of distracting Chief Minister.