Sylvia Blyden Responds to US Senator Risch's Concerns Over Sierra Leone's 2023 General Elections

Sylvia Blyden Responds to US Senator Risch’s Concerns Over Sierra Leone’s 2023 General Elections

Prominent Sierra Leonean politician, Dr. Sylvia Blyden, has expressed her disagreement with the recent remarks made by US Senator Jim Risch concerning the electoral process in Sierra Leone.

Taking to her Twitter account, Dr. Blyden countered Senator Risch’s statement and defended the actions of citizen observers in the country.

Senator Risch had raised concerns about the lack of transparency and increasing harassment faced by citizen observers in Sierra Leone. He emphasized the need for confidence-building measures from the country’s electoral commission and urged for the release of disaggregated polling station results.

In response, Dr. Blyden tweeted, “I see a Statement by Senator Risch about Sierra Leone Elections where Risch markets narratives about ‘defaming’ Observers. I DISAGREE that so MANY questions arising around SHADY behavior of few Observers is defaming. Our Questions will CONTINUE unabated, Senator.”

Dr. Blyden’s disagreement stems from Senator Risch’s characterization of the situation, which she believes does not accurately reflect the actions of the observers.

The politician expressed her commitment to raising questions and seeking answers, suggesting that the concerns regarding the behavior of a few observers should not be dismissed as defamatory.

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Frederick Yobah | 2023-07-04 12:20:00

The Senetor should start brushing his forest behind his yard before coming to brush the bushes in Sierra Leone, Africa. He failed to put the chaos or trouble Trump caused in America but wants to be nosey in African politics. It is possible that he had pre negociated deal with Samura Kamara for the Sierra Leone resources when Kamara comes out as a winner. It rather unfortunate for you, for your dreams are gone .
Sahid Mohamed Kamara | 2023-07-02 12:19:41

Sylvia Blyden was a Rebel who killed a lot of innocent people during the war. Of course Maada Bio was a Sobel and so this is a rebel government which is defended by the rebels All the Rebels should support Maada Bio's administration because they are one and the same. "Birds of the same fether flog together" !!! Maada Bio succeeded in overthrowing the SLPP. by creating the PAOPA system and that is exactly what he wants to do with the APC. There are a lot of sellouts (Big Men) in the APC party as in the SLPP but the youths in the APC party stand firm to rescue the APC from those evil politicians. Maada Bio as a rebel has stolen our democracy, our political rights and our votes. We voted against him and he WILL not succeed to rule this country any more. Maada Bio has killed a lot of innocent people, stole our money, destroyed our economy, suppressed our freedom and has thrown the country into unpresidented economic hardship. Shame on you Maada Bio,. Shame !
| 2023-07-02 01:50:24

Someone asked when did Sierra Leone went to intervain in America politics. I want to also asked when did Sierra Leone supported America financially? And when did Sierra Leone also donate money to America? If you can answer my question then I will tell you the reason why American not intervain into our politics after spent a lot of money into this election. So you think Sierra Leone can live by themselves with out donation? Well we shall see.
Julius Mark Cole | 2023-07-01 21:36:44

Waaaoo, do you think this lady deserves your insults because she challenged a senator's statement concerning our elections? No, you are not correcting any wrong by insulting rather you should make clear any dark side of anything she said wrong so we all can learn please. Curse politics is unhealthy for our young minds who are the true custodians of our fragile democracy.
Nathaniel Adolphus Newland | 2023-07-01 15:28:51

Udat ee morna make ee go SOJA nor to police oooooh 😊
Eldred s kargbo | 2023-07-01 14:16:36

Really.. some people are blind to the truth, just because of their self-interest. Now they saying that the EU, USA, ECOWAS, and other international body's ..has no right to question our election. But theses are the people we meet for helps.. because we can do nothing for ourselves. I really don't know the reason why some people are too slow in thinking 🤔 Anyways, they are only thinking about themselves.. not the country
Moses Cole | 2023-07-01 14:09:10

Sylvia u are One of the most useless politican in sierra Leone 🇸🇱 u are fighting for ur selfish interest u are not even ashame of ur self u keep on dancing behind Fatima a little Bby worth being ur granddaughter u bastard
Sundufu Alphansu Kamara | 2023-07-01 13:35:45

Please stop these giggling, do you think it's ethical for them to dictate to us? What has Silvia done to deserve such condemnation? Standing out against those who defame our country becomes a crime here? Why are people going to low in their ego? From time memorial she has been given salient advises to the APC even on legal and legimate ways of doing things but they never yeilded to it, else they call her names as they are doing now. Now you are so anxious for power that you avoid those who know better and brought so much educated fools at the helm of affairs. Do you think she will allow her to come down with you people and loose her hard earned reputation? If you can't do what she can, then follow her. Free the woman, APC is a host of lions being led by a pig. . If you people do not win election you act like there are no other people with rights except you even if it could mean taking someone else rights. Listen well, we are now voting for development and not color please and if you want to, you can join the development train to be happy. Modify your taught and it will impact your behavior. Leave her in peace please, she is doing what you can't do for this country.
Joseph Bio | 2023-07-01 11:39:41

The US government have the right to intervain in any nation as far as they are the super world power it is their rights to do so, ,,, so commenters of no knowledge of this close your proboscis, and wait for sobar minded people to respond okay. Silvia blyden you are a useless being who is suffering from brucellosis twwww, you are a disgrace to the sierra Leone nation
Emmanuel kamara | 2023-07-01 11:19:01

Sylvia,your name follows your behavior,you are indeed blind to the truth.I prayed that one day you and your family experience the bitterness of violence,disadvantage and death as some people had suffered in this election.You are more worst than demons!
j.tech | 2023-07-01 11:05:49

Why some people are still complaining about Dr blyden political career when we all knew that she's one of the best among the women in politics in SL when it comes to good governance. Slyvia is not after any political appointment, she's just trying to put the record's straight. The EU EOM and some international observers do not have any right in meddling with our politics likewise the other.
Sullay Sankoh | 2023-07-01 11:04:27

Sylvia is disgrace to this nation
| 2023-07-01 10:51:09

These white guys are toying with the lieves of Sierra leoneans who have made their right to vote their leadership and it's was free and fair in the eyes of ECOWAS and other International bodies and it is EU and Mercella Samba's NEW Organization who bend on crook as against the will of the masses .The EU Representative Muller had earlier made series of visitation to the former president Ernest Bai Koroma in Makene which raised wide suspicion of deplomatic saboutised and they taught their plans will work as against the people's will,it wount work ,Sierra Leone is a sourverigning state .
Mohamed Sankoh | 2023-07-01 10:50:38

These white people want to disturb our peace, but you guys don't know. Sierra Leonean, we need to focus and maintain peace for God sake. I just hate some white people especially America.
Fatmata | 2023-07-01 10:49:28

Please i want my vote to be counted
| 2023-07-01 10:10:17

Sylvia na disgrace for this nation
| 2023-07-01 10:09:41

This thing is fact this people where here before the election results was pronounce why then are the calling for pulling stations results again why den nor go nar Nigeria because den nor de encourage Dem dae sef
| 2023-07-01 10:03:42

There are lot lacked of transparency comments of Sierra Leone recently past election from national and international observers. It’s clear to all of them that; there is a dark cloud hangs . Sierraleoneans question is that, what’s actions that national and international observers is going to take now, in order to neutralize the heavy down poor of rain that has hanged ?
Isatu m jallph | 2023-07-01 10:02:38

We are not going be part of this one party state with killing for our families and relatives no Freedom of speech please we need help the election is not Free and fie okay we need help
| 2023-07-01 10:01:53

When did Sierra Leone observe American elections? Why are they always interfering into our political lifes. They are all just thieves. But the time is now that we are going to liberate ourselves from these vagabonds. Africa Let's stand up .
MedJucieWrld | 2023-07-01 09:59:58

Titus you're definitely saying d hard fact what goes around will surely comes around Today some are dancing when our election was stolen away Tomorrow or any other when such things got repeated they too will surely feel d same thing that's happening
| 2023-07-01 09:57:21

Dr Sylvia if na position you want SLPP go gee you yaaaaa alakie tin lek you
Isatu m jallph | 2023-07-01 09:56:50

In one thing I have to say here that the election results is proper for we as Sierra Leonena let us saying the truth this type of election this is not a election ok this is an clection for bio
MedJucieWrld | 2023-07-01 09:56:42

Dr Blyden why can't you apply for d SLPP spokesperson Prior to the election you ran away and travel to England without even casting your vote and now you want to talk about election You're a citizen and you register but you fail to exercise your voting franchise and now you want to criticize the findings of various observers If you have d got why don't you stay in Sierra Leone vote and observe the election yourself So if there's any conflict or war in Sierra Leone you're going to play the same tricks you just implemented days before the election Now you're defending the tify tify ECSL and d jonta Bio Government why don't you trust them to stay and observe the election We already know who you're You're among those politicians creating disputes among political parties Because by now you should have started preaching peace to citizens instead you stick yourself in England collecting salary from the Connaught Government hospital without working Idiot
The lion | 2023-07-01 09:52:47

Senator should note that Sierra Leone is a sovereign nation. Our institution should not operate under the dictate of a foreign nation or national. He needs to know that the election of Sierra Leone was 95% funded by the government of Sierra Leone. The days they can dictate to us because they almost do everything about the election. Those days has gone.
| 2023-07-01 09:50:20

Sylvia ur are a disgrace to Sierra Leone politics!
Titus Momoh Kamara | 2023-07-01 09:45:25

This is a precedent, if left unsolved it Will one day bounce back to the very people who are dancing to it. What goes around comes around
| 2023-07-01 09:35:02

Is Dr Blyden the newly appointed spokesperson for ECSL and the Bio government
Meddy | 2023-07-01 09:34:55

It is only the heart of evil ones that will accept the results announced by Konneh If Konneh thinks his hands are clean let him do what is demanded of him. We are not ready to suffer for another five years so I urge you Madam to be silence.
Fatima | 2023-07-01 09:27:36

Sylvia is a witch, gold digger and sugar sugar ant 🐜 😞 she want to enjoy but doesn't like to be in opposition, that's why she's supporting the Tiffy Tiffy paopa government 😂
| 2023-07-01 09:27:07

He is not an observer but an APC operative Mr senator,the elections are free and fair.
Anonymous | 2023-07-01 09:26:03

Sylvia Blyden, keep quiet. Your knowledge is not needed anymore by patriotic Sierra Leoneans. Your knowledge is wack and absolute gullible to Sierra Leone right now. We don’t need you and all hooligans forcing themselves as leaders to lead us. You all are not fit. You wait and see, you are no match to challenge the West. Power belongs to God and the truth always set free. Sometimes u live your best nature kicks in and even the food on your table becomes enemy.
| 2023-07-01 09:23:05

Sylvia, you might gain an appointment in the new administration. Just continue. Your hypothetical job will surely earn you a political job.
MOHAMED MUSTAPHA MCGREVY | 2023-07-01 09:21:34

Can someone tells her to avoid Sierra Leone politics? She ran and left us and never have the mind to vote. After election, she has the mind to open her mouth to talk plenty. She is a disgrace in this Sierra leone society.
Mohamed Kamara | 2023-07-01 09:14:57

That senator is a fool and a hypocrite