Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh, has apologized to the APC and other members at the post-elections dialogue facilitated by the Independent Commission for National Cohesion, calling on others to do the same to the nation.

Sengeh made several references to what the government led by President Bio has done to have the lives of Sierra Leoneans upgraded. He maintained that they were not forced to attend the dialogue rather it was based on the President’s perception and belief in democratic principles as well as enhancing a better change in the country which created a way for active participation in the dialogue, adding that, the government believes the fact that governance cannot proceed peacefully without an active, credible and responsible opposition.

“We are not here because we have been forced to, we are here because we chose to and we are here because of our commitment to national development and peace, we are here because the father of democracy, Dr. Julius Maada Bio asked us to be here.” he said.

The Chief Minister maintained that every party has to play according to its mandate to ensure peace and national cohesion. He invited the opposition to take up their responsibility in the governance system.

He appealed to all present to look forward to possible outcomes as he apologized for what they might have done and asked others to do same to maintain a sustainable peace.

“I appreciate that we all have said things that will make the other person turn away, and where we have, we are sorry,” he said, adding that he hopes that other parties and members can take responsibilities for things they may have said to get the country to this state.

He maintained that being reflective is not a position of weakness but a commitment which they have taken to see that the country moves forward.