Dr. Samura Kamara, leader of the All People’s Congress (APC) and former presidential candidate, responded to a security threat that has gripped Sierra Leone. Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, he emphasized the critical importance of following the nationwide curfew imposed by the government effective immediately.

He emphasized, “Fellow Sierra Leoneans,

We are woken up today, Sunday, 26th November, 2023 with a security threat in this, our beloved country, Sierra Leone. I wish to draw from the Public Notice by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education to stress the critical importance of the advice contained therein.

The Government has announced a nationwide curfew effective immediately. We are all advised to stay indoors while the state security forces are taking control of the situation.

Let us all pay heed to this Advice and continue to put our Faith and Trust in God Almighty and pray that all will be over sooner rather than later, taking us back to our normal life soonest. His Mercies endureth forever.

The peace,unity and safety of our country are paramount and everything else will follow for a prosperous and secure Sierra Leone. This country needs the peaceful energies of each and every one of us to build, sustain a better future for all.”

In his address, Dr. Kamara referenced the Public Notice issued by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, urging fellow Sierra Leoneans to stay indoors while state security forces work to regain control. Expressing concern for the well-being of the nation, he called upon citizens to place their trust in God Almighty and to pray for a swift resolution to the crisis.

The seasoned leader highlighted the enduring nature of faith, expressing hope that the turmoil would soon be a chapter of the past, returning the nation to normalcy. He underscored the significance of unity, emphasizing that the peace and safety of Sierra Leone are paramount, and urged citizens to contribute their peaceful energies toward building a better future for all.

As Sierra Leone grapples with this security challenge, Dr. Samura Kamara’s address serves as a unifying call for collective resilience, echoing the sentiment that, through faith, unity, and adherence to security measures, the nation will overcome these challenging times.