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Sidi Yayah Tunis, the National Publicity Secretary of the All People’s Congress (APC), has condemned the riotous behaviour of individuals claiming to be supporters at the party’s headquarters on Old Railway Line, Freetown.
He attributed the unrest to the failure of key party figures, particularly Dr. Samura Kamara, the APC’s 2023 presidential candidate, to clearly communicate the outcomes of the Agreement of National Unity. Tunis made these remarks during an interview on local media.
“It’s unfortunate, and we wholeheartedly, as a political party, condemn it. We know people have the right to protest, but there are laws and proper ways to go about it. We contacted the police because, prior to the meeting, we had intelligence and saw several social media posts asking people to storm the party office with the intention of disrupting the meeting. As an executive, we felt obliged to contact the police because we didn’t want any disruptions. The meeting was very important,” Tunis stated.
Tunis explained that the party had engaged international moral guarantors to update them on the progress of the Agreement for National Unity and to discuss the structures put in place for implementing the tripartite recommendations.
He also expressed concern over how the protest was orchestrated. “People don’t just show up to protest; it must have been planned, communicated, incited, or ordered by someone. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly who, but we know that social media posts have been circulating, some from individuals living abroad. We also have video footage of people arriving in Freetown in a minibus, calling themselves defense for Samura Kamara.”
Tunis particularly criticized senior party members, including Dr. Samura Kamara, for failing to properly communicate the outcomes of the National Unity Agreement.
“It is our responsibility as a party and as leaders of the APC to ensure that we honestly and sincerely communicate the outcome of agreements to our membership and let them know exactly what those agreements entail. That’s where some of us have fallen short. I will not be hypocritical about it, this includes our presidential candidate. I think he has not communicated as succinctly, simply and clearly as the rest of us and the party have,” he added.
Tunis emphasized that party leaders should not shy away from confronting their supporters with the truth.
“We are leaders, and we are expected to lead. We should not let those we are supposed to lead take charge. Our job as leaders of political parties is to ensure that we present the facts on issues and provide solutions. If we fail to do that, others will step into the leadership role. It’s crucial that we take on this responsibility, guide our supporters, and help them understand what needs to be done if we hope to return to governance in this country.”
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You guys arrange your office in the proper manners, if not I am smelling will lose the election again in 2028
I have read all the above comments, and it’s evidently clear that most of those comments do not represent the vast majority of Sierra Leoneans across the country who came out on the June 24th, 2023 and voted overwhelmingly for Dr. Samura MW Kamara President Elect. On the 15th, October, 2023, Sierra Leoneans who believe in Democracy and constitutional rule once again, came out peacefully with their placards to welcome the international delegation for national Unity at the APC Party Office, and to remind them that, the June 24th, 2023 Multi -Tier Elections was stolen by Maada Bio in collaboration with the APC Party executive members, and the people are demanding Electoral Justice. The APC Party executive members who have sold out to Maada Bio and committed anti party activity for telling the whole world that, ” we know that we won the elections but let’s move on”. This is so unfortunate, and unbelievable to see the APC Party executive members back biting Dr. Samura MW Kamara President Elect, in a video, is disgusting to say the least. They should hang their empty skulls in shame. Imagine Granddads secretly gossiping their colleague, a grand son came across this video and presented it to their grand dad. They are clearly on the losing side, as we all know that they sold out collecting bribes, and now they have bought cars and building houses. They will pay a heavy price for being disrespectful, and for selling our hard earned democracy to a clueless illegitimate President called Maada Bio who has caused so much damage to Sierra Leoneans committing financial crime and crimes against humanity. Bad politicians, bad journalists, bad CSO’S, bad religious leaders, bad peace commission, bad pressure groups, etc are fighting a losing battle. The people who came out on the 15th October, 2023 to welcome the delegation were peaceful, and it’s a grave mistake for the APC Party executive members to hire the police to do a bad job which they’ll pay a heavy price for. Mark my words!
Third writer,”I have read all the above comments”,. I just don’t understand you, been so called Sierra Leonean, you are not a Sierra Leonean, I will challenge you with that. The way I will interpret your wording, you don’t love solutions and the only way you can solve problems is through violence for politics. “I wonder if you are Siaka Steven’s grandson”. Sierra Leoneans want to move forward and waiting for the next election, which APC will never, ever win until the next 50 years generations. Please don’t create another violence for politics in our beloved country, Sierra Leone. I am begging you please. Samura Kamara will never, ever rule Sierra Leone in Jesus mighty name, amen. So shall it be, otherwise. Amen 🙏. I am a Sierra Leonean and I will speak up and pray for my nation. God bless Sierra Leone.