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Wusi Dadidda Jalloh, spokesperson for the Office of the First Lady, has defended First Lady Fatima Bio’s recent remarks in which she referred to government officials as “dogs” during a speech at a peaceful protest in Kono.
According to Wusi Dadidda Jalloh, the context in which the First Lady made the statement was appropriate and truthful. He added that there was no better way for her to express the situation at that moment, affirming his 100% support for her remarks.
Expanding on his defense, Jalloh explained the behavior of dogs in relation to the First Lady’s statement. He stated that a dog is fed by its owner but may still seek food elsewhere when the owner is absent. He likened this to government officials whom the First Lady accused of accepting bribes (brown envelopes) to the detriment of the government and the country.
When asked whether the First Lady would apologize to the people of Sierra Leone, given that many have criticized her remarks, Jalloh dismissed the concerns. He claimed that Sierra Leoneans were not offended, arguing that the few individuals expressing disapproval on social media do not represent the views of the majority.
He further asserted that he had personally witnessed people celebrating the First Lady’s statement.
About a week ago, First Lady Fatima Bio led a peaceful protest alongside workers of Koidu Limited Mining Company, demanding better working conditions. While addressing the protesters, she referred to some government officials as “dogs,” accusing them of accepting bribes from the mining company, which, she claimed, had made them reluctant to address employees’ concerns.
D Mami talk fine who dat nor satisfy make e go police they are dogs first Lady is just been honest they are fostrateing the poor workers for bribes at their own happiness that is the fact dogs
She can be right in some how, but it’s the behavior of their parents disrespectful to Sierra Leoneans. They were poor foreigners came to hustle in Sierra Leone diamond and gold mining, they cheated, abused, and killed Sierra Leoneans as sacrifice for their well being. Till today their children abusing government officials, and their foreign cousin’s supported and defend it. They have 💯% right, when brothers and sisters fighting themselves strangers will take over their properties. It’s so sad 😢. Have you heard or seen any Mendes, temne, Loko, Limbas or kurankos in Guinea and Gambia government? Show me one, I will show you 1000s of Guineans and Gambians in Sierra Leone government since colonial time.