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As the spectre of a virtual economic collapse looms over us, it exacerbates the already bitter circumstances faced by the impoverished citizenry of Sierra Leone. The majority of our people have known only a life of hardship and struggle. Our nation has endured one of Africa’s most brutal civil wars, decades of rampant corruption, and a dire lack of basic necessities such as electricity and running water. It is disheartening that despite our abundant mineral resources and natural beauty, we remain among the world’s poorest countries.
Furthermore, Sierra Leone is plagued by deep-seated divisions along regional and tribal lines and political party contestations—fostering an atmosphere of hatred and animosity. This global crisis has hit us harder than most, as our failure to prioritise development over the years has left us vulnerable. Now, we face the dire consequences of a donor pullout due to flawed elections and democratic backsliding.
My main concern lies with the potential actions of our development partners, as any measures they take may further endanger our already suffering masses. Presently, our nation is grappling with a rapid surge in prices for basic commodities. While we all champion democracy, it is crucial that actions taken against the government do not inflict direct harm upon the people, as this would only amplify their suffering.
It is my firm belief that development partners should explore alternative avenues to promote democracy, while concurrently focusing on initiatives that bolster our economy. Rather than resorting to punitive measures against the government for democratic backsliding and the erosion of democratic principles, they should devise strategies that uplift our nation by fostering economic growth and stability while defending and promoting democracy.
The country is doing great says president Bio.
Because he only care for himself, and his selected few. He’s getting everything at the expence, his citizens. We suppose to be their master, but we turn to be their slave, because we pay their bills at their own demand even if we don’t want to. And when we want to speak out our dissatisfaction, they use our guns against us, to keep us silent as if everything is going on well.
The absence of Investors in the country is one of the results of the current undemocratic nature of the country .The country lacks good governance and trust in people. The total insecurity, instability, corruption in state institutions end up in the absence of peace and justice in the country. These are some of the reasons for the absence of Investors and development partners.
You are very selective on what to publish. Please try to be neutral.
All of us writing unfavorable reports about the SLPP Government and President Bio are contributing greatly to the hardship our people are facing. Talking about the quality of governance, I think this Government can do a better job than what it is worth doing if provided with the assistance the donor partners were providing before. We are heading back to our colonial days when the colonial masters were requested to leave us. Before their departure, the cut down all facilities they were enjoying and took all the mineral proceeds from our mineral resources with them. This is another occurrence of almost the same thing. The American Ambassador in this case I think feels that if chance is giving to President Bio to do what he intends will lead Sierra Leone to a developed Country has created the commotion between the two main parties. I think the donor partners, should continue to work with the government if they really don’t want Sierra Leone economy to fail. Sierra Leone sh ould not continue to be a donor received. (Give a man a fish to eat and teach him to fish).
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