Chief Minister Moinina David Sengeh took to the streets during peak commuting hours, riding a public poda-poda to gather firsthand feedback from citizens regarding government performance and daily challenges.

Boarding the Lumley-bound transport at Circular Road, Sengeh stated the exercise was designed to experience the reality of everyday commuters and ask two critical questions: what the government is currently doing well, and where improvements are urgently needed.

During the commute, passengers identified public transportation and energy access as the primary areas requiring immediate government attention. Despite the challenges, there was optimism regarding infrastructure developments; one passenger specifically cited the ongoing Nant Energy project, expressing hope that its completion would significantly alleviate current energy shortfalls.

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Discussions on the bus also touched on the broader themes of justice and security assurance, which citizens highlighted as essential priorities.

Feedback on government successes centered largely on the Free Quality School Education program. One commuter, who directly benefited from the initiative, urged the government to expand the program, noting that it had equipped them with practical skills they are actively using in the workforce.

During the journey, the Chief Minister also observed the progress of local infrastructure, noting that the reconstruction of Murray Town Road is nearing completion.

While waiting at the transit junction, Sengeh observed several unsafe and unfair practices within the public transportation system itself. He noted that drivers frequently fail to come to a complete stop while passengers rush to board, creating significant risks for injury. Additionally, he observed drivers terminating their routes before the final destination, forcing passengers to incur extra costs and inconvenience.

In response to these observations, Sengeh announced he will formally engage the Motor Drivers Union to address and moderate these behaviors.

Sengeh emphasized that riding public transport—including poda-podas and kekehs—is a regular practice for him, done both on and off camera to stay connected to the public.

He reiterated the importance of shared civic responsibility, noting that citizens and the government must work in tandem to improve the country.

“Listen, we recognize the challenges — and we love hearing feedback,” Sengeh stated. “As a leader, one thing that shapes the topics I discuss or my priority areas is what matters to you, the citizens.”