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I am not saying that Sierra Leoneans should not be ambitious in whatever profession or career they have chosen in life. But what is very dangerous is over ambition. That is one of the main problems currently facing the SLPP government of President Bio. If President Bio doesn’t control some of his cabinet ministers who have shown the insatiable desire to succeed him even when he has just started his second term in office, then he risks the same situation which former President Ernest Bai Koroma found himself when most of his key APC ministers forgot about his “Agenda for Prosperity” and started their own agendas to succeed him, which led to him under-performing at the end of his second term in office.
I believe that what most cabinet ministers should be focused on now are the “Five Big Game Changers” of President Bio not focusing on furthering their own ambition to succeed the president at this early time in his second term in office. It is now becoming very interesting and also painful to see some of the president’s ministers who were born and bred in the capital Freetown suddenly finding their provincial roots with the aim of showcasing that they are south-easterners. Also In recent times, there have been many activities undertaken by some cabinet ministers and heads of pr government Departments and Agencies aimed at showcasing their ambitions to succeed President Bio.
The effect of these shows of over-ambition is that they are not carrying out their job descriptions to the best of their abilities. This will eventually hinders the president’s “Five Big Game Changers”, which in turn will have adverse e effects on the chances of the SLPP being reelected in 2028. Although I am not from the provinces or a Ruling c House, I am not aware of any situation where members of chieftaincy family openly start campaigning to become the next Paramount Chief when the substantive Paramount Chief is not only hale and hearty but actively performing his duties. This is exactly what those over- ambitious cabinet ministers are now doing. What I have also observed in some of those who are now showing their ambition to succeed President Bio is that they have become more focused on their own agendas than the president’s “Five Big Game Changers”.
They are also jealous of their colleagues’ successes in governance and take genuine criticisms as an attack on their presidential ambition. In some instances, some of those with who have shown interest in succeeding the president are no longer team players as the case should be but rather go becoming loners. If I were President Bio, I would have read the Riot Act to those who have shown their ambition to succeed him this early by telling them to either focus on the “Five Big res Game Changers” or shown the exit door. This is very important because if they, who should be the torchbearers of the president’s agenda, are now being distracted by their own agendas then I am afraid that the SLPP will have to kiss State House goodbye in 2028.
In my opinion, what I think all cabinet ministers, including heads of government Departments and Agencies, should be focused on is how to help President Bio strengthen the country’s agricultural sector to ensure Food security and promote self-sufficiency in Sierra Leone. They should also be focusing on the president’s Human Capital Development for nurturing skills for 21st Century industry which will create the much needed jobs in the country.
President Bio doesn’t need distractions now from those within his ranks but a team of dedicated lieutenants who have one political focus, which is to make the SLPP government to be seen by every Sierra Leonean to be making significant progress in the Five Game Changers that, will set the nation on a sustainable path of s transformational change, poverty reduction, and resilience.
What a cowardly piece! Who have you got beef with? Have you been denied a government contract? Who did that to you, such that you want to get at him/her in a roundabout way? What are you afraid of? It you are really interested in transparency and accountability, as you said, why not name names? Be a man!
Well said, Mr. Kargbo. I really hope the President can see this post, and act on it. I like the example you cite, on EBK. Perfect example! It seems like most of the ones that propelled the President to victory, has been sidelined. Big mistke!
I want to make it clear,that the enemy of the president is himself and his wife.They are interested in looting the state funds and propaganda. If Maada want to live a good legacy that will be remembered by the citizens, he know what to do.He should stop these flimsy excuses of blaming the global problems and his flimsy travelings where he is taking millions of dollars at every trip,leaving the country bankrupt. He should set the example of accountability and reduce his cabinet to help the citizens.
There has to be a litmus test within, no doubt.
Be a man you said in this non democratic state hmm am afraid ooo
I totally agree with you, Mr writer.
Yes EBK is a big example most of his Ministers destroy him at the end of his second term
The likes of Sylvia who is ebk Big enemy today and others
I think the writer said it all indeed our president need to do exactly as the writer mentioned if not there is no way to get the citizens convinced about the whole thing
Remember that in doing other stuff of work will continue you to create a good idea of what you May be honestly determine to do next. And I wish that ever human services produced more room for improvement sam as those in position of office since independence our country haven’t done anything good as we are seeing today on which there are hope at least tomorrow or future evendent.so please be careful what you wish and says right 👍.