Former NPRC Chairman, Captain Valentine Strasser, issues powerful response to November 26th failed Coup, urging unity in Sierra Leone. He strongly condemned the failed coup attempt expressing deep disappointment and concern.

Reflecting on his own experience leading the NPRC coup in 1992, he emphasized the destructive consequences of such actions and urged Sierra Leoneans to unite against them.

In a poignant address, Captain Strasser highlighted the severe repercussions of coups, citing their potential to unravel democracy, erode trust in institutions, and disrupt the lives of citizens. Drawing from his own history, he underscored the chaos, violence, and instability that coups bring, describing them as a dark chapter that Sierra Leone should strive to overcome and avoid repeating.

Captain Strasser firmly stood with the government, security forces, and the people in condemning the attempted coup. He called for national unity to support ongoing investigations, emphasizing the need to bring those responsible to justice. Stressing the importance of maintaining the rule of law, he urged Sierra Leoneans to protect the hard-earned peace and progress achieved over the years.

The former NPRC Chairman called for calm, vigilance, and unity during this challenging time, discouraging division and unnecessary fear. Instead, he urged the incident to serve as a reminder of the crucial need to safeguard democracy. Captain Strasser appealed to citizens to focus on peaceful conflict resolution, dialogue, and respect for the rule of law.

In a call to action, Captain Strasser encouraged Sierra Leoneans to learn from the past, emphasizing the importance of resolving political disagreements through peaceful means. He urged the nation to concentrate on fostering national unity, promoting civic education, and empowering citizens to actively participate in the democratic process.

Captain Strasser’s message carried a vision of overcoming the setback and continuing the journey towards peace, stability, and prosperity. He asserted that Sierra Leone deserved a brighter future, emphasizing the collective responsibility to protect and preserve it for future generations. The address concluded with a heartfelt plea for divine guidance on the path of peace and progress.

As Sierra Leone grapples with the aftermath of the failed coup attempt, Captain Valentine Strasser’s message serves as a rallying call for unity, resilience, and a commitment to democratic values.

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Message of condemnation By Captain Valentine Strasser.

Former Chairman of the NPRC. on the November 26th Failed Coup Attempt

“Fellow Sierra Leoneans,

It is with great disappointment and concern that I addressed you today regarding the failed coup attempt that took place on November 26th. As someone who has experienced the consequences and devastation caused by a coup, I feel compelled to speak out against such actions and condemn them in the strongest possible terms.

Having led the NPRC coup on April 29th, 1992, I understand the chaos, violence, and instability that a coup can bring upon a nation. It is a dark chapter in our history that we should strive to overcome and never repeat. The attempted coup on November 26th represents a threat to the hard-earned peace and progress that Sierra Leone has achieved over the years.

A coup undermines the foundations of democracy, erodes trust in our institutions, and disrupts the lives of ordinary citizens. It tears apart the fabric of our society and jeopardizes the future of our beloved nation. We can not allow such reckless actions to go unpunished or unchecked.

I stand with the government, the security forces, and our people in condemning this failed coup attempt. We must come together as a nation to support the ongoing investigations and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. It is crucial that we maintain the rule of law and protect the democratic values that we have fought so hard to uphold.

I call upon all Sierra Leoneans to remain calm, vigilant, and united during this challenging time. Let us not allow this incident to divide us or create unnecessary fear and anxiety. Instead, let it serve as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding our democracy and working together to build a stronger and more prosperous Sierra Leone.

We must learn from our past and strive for a future where political disagreements are resolved through peaceful means, dialogue, and respect for the rule of law. Let us focus on fostering national unity, promoting civic education, and empowering our citizens to actively participate in the democratic process.

Together, we can overcome this setback and continue our journey towards peace, stability, and prosperity. Sierra Leone deserves a brighter future, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that we protect and preserve it for generations to come.

May God bless Sierra Leone and guide us in the path of peace and progress.”

Captain Valentine Strasser
Former Chairman of the NPRC.