Chief Minister David Sengeh Apologizes Amid Controversy Over Religious Remarks
Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister David Moinina Sengeh has issued an apology to those offended by his recent statements as a public official, following a wave of backlash from religious leaders.
His comments, which implicated both Muslims and Christians in electricity theft, sparked significant outrage and have intensified existing religious tensions in the country.
“I want to say sorry to anyone who feels hurt by words I have said in my work as a public official,” Sengeh stated. “People may cut and slice my words to drive hate, but what they will never do is test my faith as a Christian and my love for my neighbor.”
The controversy began with Sengeh’s appearance on AYV TV, where he remarked that not even Jesus Christ could solve Sierra Leone’s numerous problems, a statement that many found disrespectful and inflammatory.
This was followed by a press conference at the Information Ministry, where Sengeh accused religious institutions, without providing substantial evidence, of contributing to the national electricity theft problem.
His comments have been widely criticized for demonstrating a lack of understanding of the country’s deeply-held religious values and for potentially deepening divisions within the nation. Religious leaders have condemned his statements, calling for greater sensitivity and respect from public officials.
Jesus can solve the problems of this nation Madaa Bio will only worsened the already existing situation of this nation it’s disrespectful
What a derogatory remarks to the body of christ and our Lord Jesus.
I leave him with God to judge. The breath you have is God that gave you and when God choose to judge you I don’t you Will live a day.
If Jesus Christ can’t solve this problems In this nation who else can solve?
God Almighty Allah help Salone
We shall know them by there fruit, says the bible. Your are fruits, because the abundant of the heart the mouth speaks
Mr chief Minister sir you are already forgiven because one of the greatest attributes of our creator Allah is his mercy and forgiveness
Jesus for Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 and Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 for Jesus. Lord lift our beloved nation
The Chief Minister said these words to Jesus. What would Jesus say?
” Father, forgive Chief Minister for he know not what he is doing”.
There is a way that seemeth right onto a man but at the end thereof are the ways of death…..Read about Nebuchadnezzar 😭😭
Apologies unaccepted, Moses laws will apply do me ar do you. Just wait the danger of lord. Next time you will know what to say in public mumu man. You abuse Christ then you called yourself christian, you are going to church for the eyes seen of but not serve God.
Thank God he has come to his conscious state, by tendering apology to the church and the religious body in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱.
He was a gentleman that I grew to like and appreciated him, but based on his political popularity, his decided to go against the church ⛪️ and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God. His apology is accepted. I pray for the forgiveness of God over him in Jesus Mighty Name Amen 🙏
Right thing to do CM. I admire your courage, though your last two lines in my view weren’t necessary.