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The President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, addressed delegates at the 14th National Delegates Conference of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) today, July 30, 2025, urging the need for unity, discipline, and democratic integrity in politics.
Speaking at the Freetown International Conference Centre, he stated, “Politics is not war. Debate is not destruction. Disagreement is not betrayal.”
The two-day conference, which commenced with interfaith prayers, notably reflects a crucial moment for the SLPP as it prepares to elect its new national executive in anticipation of the 2028 General Elections.
In his address, President Bio asserted the significance of the gathering, saying, “We have convened here to elect the remaining National Executive Members of our great party, a responsibility that demands our integrity, unity, and vision.”
He expressed appreciation for the outgoing executive, led by Dr. Prince Alex Harding, acknowledging their contributions to the party’s electoral victories in 2018 and 2023. “Now it is our collective duty to build upon that legacy,” he added.
The President urged delegates to ensure their actions reflect the party’s core values and serve as a model for national political discourse. “Let this be a contest of character, not chaos; of vision, not vitriol,” he said, underlining the historical importance of the SLPP since its founding in 1951.
“We are not gathered here as factions, but as one family, united in purpose,” he reminded attendees, calling for leadership that prioritizes economic justice, accountable governance, and people-first policies.
Outgoing National Chairman, Dr. Prince Alex Harding, delivered a farewell speech, encouraging unity behind the future flagbearer and commending President Bio for fostering peace within the party. “I may be stepping down as chairman, but I will remain active and committed to the SLPP,” he assured.
The conference also garnered support from across the political spectrum. Ambassador Osman Foday Yansaneh, Chairman of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), commended the SLPP for promoting internal democracy, stating, “The quality of leadership you elect today strengthens not just your party but our national democracy.”
Ibrahim Sorie Sesay, Secretary-General of the All Political Parties Association (APPA), praised President Bio’s legacy in promoting peace and national cohesion, calling for continued leadership that sustains these achievements.
Outgoing SLPP Secretary-General, Umaru Napoleon Koroma reflected on the party’s accomplishments during his tenure, highlighting electoral successes and the expansion of the party’s parliamentary base.
The 14th National Delegates Conference is expected to set the tone for the SLPP’s political strategy in the coming years, culminating in a new leadership team focused on advancing the party’s vision and preparing for the upcoming elections.
The ICC knows Julius Maada Bio’s statement,” Politics is not war” is hypocritical. He has committed all heinous crimes against humanity to usurp power illegitimately killing innocent people, unlawfully imprisonment, harassment, chasing people out of Sierra Leone, inflicting financial pain on citizens, bankrupting the economy, etc. He’s one of the worst Presidents Sierra Leone has seen, and among the dangerous dictators across the world. The urge the international community to treat this with the utmost importance it deserves to eliminate Julius Maada Bio, and all his cronies across all the political parties in the country. We also urge the international community to restore our democracy now, else, there will never be peace in Sierra Leone.