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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has firmly reiterated his stance against seeking a third term in office, stating he has no intention of extending his presidency or pursuing a seven-year term.
The clarification came amid growing speculations regarding a possible extension of his time in office.
In a recent address, President Bio emphasized his primary goal before leaving the presidency, stating the establishment of laws that will fortify the democratic future of Sierra Leone. His commitment was backed by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay, who provided updates to stakeholders on the status of the constitutional review process during the same meeting.
“The process is not merely a revision of legal documentation but a transformative journey aimed at reshaping the future of Sierra Leone,” said President Bio, highlighting the significant historical context of the ongoing Constitutional Review Process that has involved collective efforts over nearly two decades.
The President emphasized the necessity of ensuring inclusivity and responsiveness to the changing needs of society. He stated that it is essential for the Constitution to dynamically reflect the nation’s values and aspirations.
Reflecting on the evolution of Sierra Leone since the adoption of the current Constitution, President Bio acknowledged the imperfections that exist within any legal document, along with the constant changes in societal needs that necessitate a comprehensive review.
His comments reiterated a promise he made during his candidacy for the presidency in 2018 regarding the completion of the Constitutional Review Process. The initiative stems from the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which was established in the aftermath of the country’s civil war. President Bio reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fulfilling that significant mandate.
Maada Bio’s not democratically elected. He’s sitting on a stolen mandate when he usurped power through the barrel of the gun killing innocent people. He hasn’t got the locust standing to talk about democracy at all. One a coupist, always a PHD coupist, says his wife!
U nor sabi presidential lodge? Na for go explain this to ram😀😀😀😀
You are half-baked educated mungo!! Why did you failed yourself by not going to court within the stipulated time? You tell him that in state house or you die!!!
No proof to your lies since your so called stolen elections that could not be compared to APC stolen elections from Solomon Berewa. Do you think Sierra Leoneans have forgotten? You guys must be joking Bio won as per constitutional provisions that rook Ernest to power and as well removed him
Father of democracy indeed
Nice 👍
I am definitely SLPP and I have no other party to run to but you have made the right decision to stay off.
You can’t measure up to Ibrahim Troere of Burkina Faso .
You have more respect for politicians than the civil servants.
Teachers salary is still very low and no electricity. Time to leave it for other people
Our politicans are just changing the constitution like it their own but no Wahala
We all know how the court operation in this country we are not stranger even in petty cases the court doesn’t runs normal what are we expecting in such court let be honest to our self the president know he doesn’t have that popularity to go for a second term but even when the government don’t perform party pikin will always defend just because na me party dae na power even when they have little or nothing to benefit from such a regime that is the most disturbing thing in this country