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The National Chairman of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Sir Jimmy Batilo Songa, has called on the Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dr. Denis Sandi, to collaborate with SLPP councilors to restore functionality to the Freetown City Council.
This appeal stems directly from a broader political boycott initiated by the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party. The boycott, which began in late February, was called by the APC leadership to protest the appointment of Edmond Sylvester Alpha as Chief Electoral Commissioner—a move the party has labelled “a direct assault” on internationally brokered reform agreements.
Following the government’s decision to proceed with the appointment, APC officials, including the Freetown Mayor and other councillors, were directed to withdraw from all governance activities.
However, the resulting political stalemate has begun to paralyze local government operations. Reports indicate that the lack of political approval linked to the boycott has made it difficult for councils like the Freetown City Council to access funding for essential services, including waste management. A recent opinion poll also suggests the public is growing weary of the disruption, with 76% of respondents viewing the boycott negatively.
To address this impasse, Sir Jimmy and the SLPP executive are seeking intervention from the Minister of Works and Public Assets, the Ministry of Local Government, and other relevant government bodies to enable SLPP councilors to carry out their statutory duties.
To ensure sustainable operations, the SLPP chairman proposed several measures, including monthly engagement sessions between SLPP councilors and ministry officials, the establishment of a structured leadership framework within the council, strengthened collaboration with key ministries for resources and technical support, and providing SLPP councilors with the necessary platforms and authority to deliver results.
The SLPP reiterated its commitment to good governance and service delivery in Freetown.
It is sweet for APC members not to work and got paid. One of the most sinful people I’ve ever seen in Sierra Leone. That can’t happen in the Western world. Abe. Power hungry parasites that have no conscience in Sierra Leone. They just causing chaos in the country and getting away with it. All of them. Why can’t you forgive one another, love one another, governance in peace and live in harmony. Damn!!!!. Very shameful, Mr and Mrs APCIANS. Same goes to SLPPs, if they do the same thing. We are all Sierra Leoneans why can’t we just live in good governance? Let me know. God bless Sierra Leone. Sorry, if anyone finds this offensive, but it is the truth. Heart broken when I always heard about upside down chaos power hungry parasites politicians in our country. If you are not ruling, no peace. That is not good. Period.
It’s not about who is ruling but is the right is thing been done. Why should we are try to get along with people that are trying to outsmart nation. We are just asking for fairness. There are receipt with Edmond Alpha. If we care about peace withdraw the appointment. It’s not fair to Apc. Bring peace ✌️ and harmony to the nation.