US Government Debunks President Bio’s Allegations

The US Deputy Assistant Secretary for West Africa and the Sahel, Michael Heath has denied claims made by President Julius Maada Bio over 2023 elections interference.

“The president is entitled to his views, but we did not ask him to take action that will affect the outcome of the elections,” he said.

Heath, while addressing the press corps affirmed they had concerns about statistical inconsistencies. He added they communicated with the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) to meet with observers to address the issues.

What Heath agreed with Bio was on the timing of their request. He said the Sierra Leonean President was concerned about the timing of the request.

The Deputy Assistant Secretary denied that the US is supportive of any coup in the country.

Heath, meanwhile, welcomed the idea of a dialogue between the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) and the government. He also anticipated reforms of Sierra Leone’s electoral processes.

He stressed that Sierra Leone needs credibility both locally and internationally if the West African nation is to move forward.

Heath also acknowledged the visa restrictions imposed on individuals accused of meddling with the country 2023 Elections but failed to disclose names of people restricted.

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| 2024-05-16 20:53:17

Some sierra Leoneans are not honest to there country, how on earth you always compare this fail slpp government to that of APC always.some of you slpp supporters this is how you always talk, when you want to oppose you party,you always tag the APC to your party's failure.
blogger4lifee106512af5c | 2023-09-27 23:25:01

O wow Sierra Leone President is powerful standing against the world super power what applause 👏👏👏👏👏
Kunta | 2023-09-27 13:09:10

I wish I was never giving birth in this selfish country …Survival is a hell of time Fuck am so tried wit this nation
| 2023-09-27 11:35:29

Mazda Bio is playing games with his bread giver, I can't believe it when I sit and watch Maada Bio telling lies during the UNGA Summit against the people of Sierra Leone and no matter how long it takes our vote must be counted and reflected the will of the people. He imposed himself hoping he would receive the MMC compact for his gain, as long did not reflect the will of the people the MCC Compact will nig reflect you and your family because the money is just for you and your family. Now I know the reason behind the dance, continue to dance like the late Michael Jackson of blessed memory America's position is the same. You can't bite the fingers that feed you,
| 2023-09-27 08:52:21

In related to all the current situation at hand as of now, we really to to bridge up a better and suitable solution for the benefit of our beloved nation. If we are sitting folding our hands pretending as if it's not our concern to build up our nation we destroy our future. SLPP AND APC you guys need to Know that as of now the growth of S.L is in your hand Because you got the majority
Mohamed Kamara | 2023-09-27 08:39:43

I always knew US will deny that but what our respectable president said is true. What is important here is that the only known president in Sierra Leone democratically elected by the majority of the people is no less a person but president Bio. This is the important thing to me right now. Apc needs to wait until 2033. This is because they have already sown the seed of failure for 2028. May Allah destroy apc forever Amen.
Peter | 2023-09-27 07:57:07

Madda will pay for his heinous crimes Trust me ,it just a matter of time ,but you just only watch and see how things is unfolding . You guys are all taking irrelevance and when you don't have political revelation on discret diplomacy. Please be quiet .Just watch period !!
Ibrahim kabia | 2023-09-27 07:55:39

Everyone with differences,, either for the interest of the nation or for their selfishness. The bitter truth is everyone has to take full responsibility for their own downfall. Blaming others for for own misfits always is not a proper excuse. Sierra leone have to take a full responsibility for our cries. I gain nothing in supporting for my own good against a crying nation... This is not strange to every sierra leonean,, Sierra leone is in a round circle moving anywhere more especially in this present regime . Why blaming others as if our politicians are kids?? They're are responsible for our cries But we asked the Almighty Allah to wipe all bad politicians and those who sake their interest more than nation's interest. Not only them but with their offsprings
Mohamed Konneh | 2023-09-27 07:09:01

All we need in SierraLeone is justice 💢💫⭐⭐⭐⭐🙅🙅🙅
| 2023-09-27 07:06:05

We have tried of this non essential thing call democracy believing me in the long ground sierra Leone will be rule by a coup leader and it's will be no less a person but myself All those things call politicians they are just a bundle of shit non of them mean well for the country including the former president he is one of the ring leader that impose this uncelebrated he-goat to us since when this nonconformist intrigued in to the realms of power nothing good for the country I pray we have police or soldiers in our country to fight for us but it's in the opposite we have non but scouts
| 2023-09-27 05:19:19

Mohamed Mustapha Jalloh... I am not a bit surprised at your response... It is the typical APC identity... They don't sustain arguments or entertainment opposing views... And their responses are always insults...the thing they are best at... Try to inject some amount of civility in your blood...
Mohamed Mustapha Jalloh | 2023-09-27 04:01:13

Mohamed jabbie f*ck u. If u nor get betteh thing fr write shut da fock up
Mohamed Jabbie | 2023-09-27 03:57:29

..But it's that same America that. Trump lost the election, and almost 4 years now couldn't accept. And still there are Americans supporting his bogus claims. Maybe those are the same people in the diplomatic offices. So hopeless is America. The values that America can wage war and kill innocent people in the name democracy. Those same Whiteman that hates every other people. Are incharge of so called helping small countries. They just hate to see other people happy.
| 2023-09-27 02:20:31

Maada is caught with hus lies and propaganda. He think he can blackmailed the US to the international community to gain sympathy, but Bio pressed the wrong button. If Bio is working for the interest of Sierraleone, he should not be worried about the MCC money coming to him,or forfeit the money of he did jot win the elections. Govt is continuity,but just because he had bad plans or agenda for this MCC money with his wife,he will rather make the country loose the money of not him.sad state.
| 2023-09-27 00:23:07

U guys are just playing with bad tricks out there confusing African countries and his people. Playing dirty games to us bragging of being world super power igniting gang to stabilize there country while you are out there enjoying yourselfs. US you people are really not trust worthy to any African country.you guys are always trying to distroy African people 😍 in your so called donor help with those your rubbish conrency (Dollars) that totally disturbed African countries to grow, using them to foolish our leaders. Am not blaming you, but our so called stupid politicians (leaders) that have been already signed an ugly madness contract with you. There are many good countries in the world 🌎 despite those criminal that has been already squeeze the as there own property. I am begging the my country people for us to leave as one nation and leave those Hippocrates people calling themselves Americans. Sierra Leone is the only country we have as a country of ours.
| 2023-09-26 23:52:15

Why responding now just to bring dispute among us we're not ready for that please
@makia | 2023-09-26 23:24:39

Good to here from both sides, now the question is, who is the blame for this ugly outcome of the election?
| 2023-09-26 23:11:00

Corrupt people...US.... Leave us ok.... Everywhere in the world..... election processes are not genuine.....even your government over there do you think your elections was unique,?...a big no....so please do not bring in fight oh....in our politics...