A group of women and men who claim to be cleaners at the Presidential Lodge have alleged that they have worked for eleven months without receiving any payment, according to a viral video circulating on Facebook.

In the video, one of the women alleged that a chairlady identified as Kadie, said to be in charge of sweepers at the Presidential Lodge, recruited them to work with the understanding that they would be paid at the end of the year after completing eleven months of service. However, she claimed that they were later driven away and informed that their names were not on the payment list.

The woman further alleged that the chairlady collected money from them during the recruitment process, stating that each individual paid Le 300, along with an additional Le20 registration fee, to have their names registered. Despite making these payments, she said they were later told they were not recognised on the official list.

Another woman in the video appealed directly to Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh to intervene, describing the situation as unfair after working for eleven months without any benefit. She said they had gone to the Presidential Lodge to seek clarity but were driven away.

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The cleaners also alleged that they worked throughout the rainy season and were instructed to buy their own raincoats or protective coverings using personal funds. They claimed they were promised that by December they would receive Le 5 million, one bag of rice, cooking oil, and onions as compensation.

According to the video, some of the affected workers said their children are currently attending school and they are struggling due to the lack of payment. They collectively called on Vice President Juldeh Jalloh, First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, and President Julius Maada Bio to come to their aid and address their grievances.
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official response to the allegations raised in the video.