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In recent years, Sierra Leone has faced increasing pressure from neocolonialist and imperialist organisations to weaken and destabilise its state-owned enterprises. These external forces have been exerting influence on the government, pushing for policies that would lead to the failure of these vital public institutions. The underlying motive behind this orchestrated campaign is to pave the way for a change in the government that aligns with their interests.
State-owned enterprises play a crucial role in the economic and social development of Sierra Leone by providing essential services and employment opportunities for the citizens. However, the neocolonialist agenda seeks to dismantle these enterprises through various means such as imposing stringent regulations, withholding financial support, and spreading negative propaganda to undermine public trust.
The concerted efforts to sabotage state-owned enterprises are not driven by genuine concerns for the well-being of the Sierra Leonean people but rather by a desire to manipulate the country’s economy and political landscape for external gains. By creating conditions that lead to the failure of these enterprises, the neocolonialist forces aim to destabilise the current government and pave the way for a regime change that serves their vested interests.
It is imperative for the Sierra Leone government to remain vigilant and resist external pressures that threaten the sovereignty and stability of the nation. The protection and revitalisation of state-owned enterprises should be a priority to ensure the continued progress and prosperity of the country.
In the face of neocolonialist interference, it is essential for Sierra Leone to assert its independence and safeguard the interests of its citizens. The government must uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and national sovereignty in order to resist external manipulation and protect the valuable assets that belong to the people of Sierra Leone.
As concerned citizens of Sierra Leone, it is crucial to recognise the insidious nature of neocolonialist and imperialist agendas that seek to destabilise our country for their own benefit. By undermining state-owned enterprises and fostering economic chaos, these external forces aim to manipulate the political landscape and impose their will on the people of Sierra Leone.
The consequences of allowing these neocolonialist pressures to succeed can be catastrophic for our nation. The failure of state-owned enterprises would not only add to economic hardships for the already suffering majority of Sierra Leoneans but also erode the foundations of our sovereignty and self-determination.
Therefore, it is imperative for the government and the people of Sierra Leone to resist these external pressures and defend the integrity of our state-owned enterprises. We must stand united in safeguarding the interests of our nation and ensuring that our economic resources serve the welfare of our citizens, not the interests of foreign entities.
By fostering a spirit of national unity and resilience, we can counter the neocolonialist and imperialist forces that seek to undermine our sovereignty. Let us work together to protect our state-owned enterprises, promote economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen our resilience against external interference.
In the face of these challenges, let us remember the sacrifices and struggles of our forefathers who fought for the independence and dignity of Sierra Leone. Their legacy calls upon us to uphold the principles of unity, freedom, justice, and self-determination against all forms of external manipulation and exploitation.
Together, we can confront and overcome the neocolonialist threats that seek to undermine our nation’s sovereignty and prosperity. Let us stand firm in defense of our state-owned enterprises and work towards a future where Sierra Leoneans are the masters of their own destiny, free from external interference and exploitation.
Let this be a call to action for all Sierra Leoneans to stand united against neocolonialist agendas and defend the integrity of their nation. Together, we can thwart the designs of external forces and work towards a future of self-determination and prosperity for Sierra Leone.
Well said! Only the fools don’t know about this. May God free our nation from the hands of these tyrannies and our enemies within.
Writer, colonial masters seek nothing in Sierra Leone that they don’t have in triple. It is with these shallow minds that a few in Sierra Leone thinks they are the only ones blessed and have the right to be in control. To start with. Nobody dis stabilized Sierra Leone more than the SLPP who from the time of Milton magai, they have fucked up Sierra Leone. APC said independent before elections, SLPP said no. Because they are the one most suited to win the election before independent. They took over directly from the colonial masters. If there is independent before elections, the game would have been Free and fair. There would have been an intrem government that would have conducted elections. Thereby I would have said we had our first free and fair credible elections. But No. what happened was a pass of baton from the British to SLPP. Hand picked. That is were our birth right went away. To this day anything befalling Sierra Leone is as a result of non transparent system in Sierra Leone. Let us stop blaming outsiders for our own selfish behavior. You talk of gold, America and China has large deposits. Diamond, Canada and America has their shares. So my people if you are in a corner Sierra Leone and think the West want your gold and diamond, think again. It is not even 1 Percent in global production 😕😕😕
Casting blame.. finding excuses!
Tim, I patently disagree with you blaming neocolonialism and colonialism for the under- performance of our SOEs. In a research that I did in 2009, though as a requirement to academia, Sierra Leone had about 43 vibrant SOEs at independence, but over 80% collapsed between1970 -1980, principally due to mismanagement and political patronage. Appointments to key management positions were driven by political consideration rather than competence. Institutions like the Tormabum and Gbodapi rice projects were folded up for an un-economic reason of being located in opposition strongholds, the railway also folded without due consideration for the social benefits associated with it’s operation, the SLPMB – a key trade and forex earner for the nation was looted by political over-hangs. Sierra Leone had remained in this vicious circle of state looting up to the present. So, to my mind, it is unfair to shift the blame away from our own decadence. Take a look at Rwanda which had the same experience of war with us, and also a landlocked country doing so well for her people in a record time of 20 years after the carnage of war, but we are still meandering and wallowing in a spate of retrograde with little hope of changing the narrative because political short-sightedness has blinded us. Until we become uncompromisingly nationalistic and put nation first, our legacy for the future generations will remain doomed.
Corruption since the 1968 Commission of Inquiry right down to 2018 is the main reason for the failure of the State Enterprises. Moreover MK Suma, YT Sesay and others who looted State Enterprises in the 80s were not British people. Let’s stop blaming so called imperialist for our own problems.
One cannot entirely rule out the article’s assertions that certain external establishments and institutions resiliently try to destabilise Sierra Leone’s growth and development, which is also grafted to create economic woes.
Sierra Leone is a country rich in natural many resources and almost a 100% ,arable lands. Unscrupulous externa organisations and large conglomerates have no qualms in creating or supporting incidents, and even supporting dishonesty, bribery and corruption yo lay hands on and control these riches.
Having said that does not mean that our governments and institutions are void of any blames. No one exactly twist their arms to negotiate and agree to dubious contracts that are unprofitable to the masses. The greed of our so called political elites contributes to them become traitors to the rest of the population; they accept kickbacks for their own benefits, they don’t care about the infrastructures of the country, and they really don’t give a hoot if the rest of the population suffers.
Therefore, I can conclude that the article is right in some ways, but the state and those that represent it are the architects and sustenance of our pitiful predicaments.
What is not right here though, but may be not completely wrong, is to play politics with su h issues; blaming political parties for our demise.
Just as some responses have denied that it is not the fault of neocolonialists and imperialists responsible, so can we deny that the political parties are not entirely responsible either. Haven’t we had an estimated 63 years of independence under major political parties and their leaderships to deal with this issue? Did any of them actually alleviate the effects of these accusations and practices? I honestly don’t believe so. Politics, I believe can be applied to everything. But there are some issues that we must exclude from.politics and blame culture, and just try to suggest and implement solutions that can be good for all citizens of Sierra Leone.