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Foday S Kamara, the Head of Communications and Digital Transformation for Samura Kamara, the leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), has issued a statement addressing recent accusations by members of the party on the political situation in the country.
In the statement, Kamara urged supporters to be patient and emphasized Dr. Samura Kamara’s dedication to the democratic process and the nation. He clarified that discussions with the elected President Julius Maada Bio aim to resolve political challenges and ensure stability, dismissing personal vendettas in politics and emphasizing leadership through actions.
Despite Dr. Samura Kamara’s silence on some issues, Kamara stated that it shouldn’t be seen as inactivity but as thoughtful consideration. He further mentioned that a press conference with Dr. Kamara is scheduled for 12 pm GMT on 3rd October 2023 at the APC party HQ in Brookfields.
His full statement reads below.
“Dear Citizens/Supporters,
“We understand that recent comments made by supporters who feel a bit inpatient about the protracted handling of the current political stalemate and the grave issues facing our democracy and democratic institutions have raised concerns and questions regarding Dr Samura Kamara’s commitment to his supporters and his leadership capabilities. We would like to address these issues transparently and directly.
“Negotiations with the President: Dr Samura Mathew Wilson Kamara has always been committed to the democratic process and the will of the people. Any discussions that have taken place between the two political leaders and/or close associates are aimed at solving the impasse, ensuring stability, respecting and promoting the will and interests of the people, and securing prosperity for our nation. These discussions are not an abandonment but a demonstration of tolerant and participatory leadership in trying times.
“Personal Attacks on Dr SAMURA Kamara: We believe that politics should focus on issues and policy, not personal vendettas. The unfortunate comments aimed at the mother of Dr Samura Kamara are not deserving of a response, but we do urge for a more respectful discourse.
“Questioning Dr SAMURA Kamara’s Leadership: Leadership is not only demonstrated through words but actions. Leadership is a collective responsibility, meaning that everyone who takes up leadership positions within an institution has mandate to speak out and defend the institution individually and collectively rather than stay painfully quiet and withdrawn at all times to make you look good in the eyes of the public, while provoking unbearable and destabilising criticisms at others who are bold enough to speak out or act with a view to advancing the interests of the institution. Dr Samura Kamara’s long history of public service and policy reforms speak to his strength and leadership qualities. The many public institutions and development initiatives he has contributed to establishing and strengthening with quality staff and management remain today a living testimony of Dr Kamara’s envied vision and legacy for moving Sierra Leone toward a better future.
“Silence on Issues: Silence should not be misconstrued as inaction or ignorance. Dr Samura Kamara takes all concerns seriously and is taking the time to consult and deliberate on the best and peaceful way forward for our nation.
“We appreciate the active engagement and passion that everyone has shown, and we take your concerns seriously. We are committed to keeping the lines of communication open and will provide updates on these and other issues.
“Please take notice that on the eve of the forthcoming inter-party-political dialogue, Dr Kamara has considered it the right moment to address the nation, and this will be via a press conference to be held at 12 pm GMT on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023, at the APC party HQ, Brookfields.”
Thank you Dr.Samura,,it’s good for the nation to be addressed. For our hope is in you,to redeem Mma Saline.Continue pressing along, for the whole World and even God is at your side.Bring back our beautiful and peaceful DEMOCRACY in Sierra Leone.My advice is that you need to be constant, brave and address your supporters to keep hoping.
It’s better as you said because there’s nothing you can say towards the abusive languages used on Samura kamara mother, when you keep a snake 🐍 as a pet be ready to die of snake bite at anytime and that’s exactly what Samura kamara has gained.
Dr. Samurai Kamara is doing the right thing by ensuring the citizens peace and stability to develop Sierra Leone. But mean and selfish supporters are there abusing and insulting Dr Samura for doing the right thing. But to his understanding and civilization he thought it fit that that’s should not be the right way to a country you claim to be loved. I am really impressed by Dr Samura, indeed he is a humanitarian, and he loves to see the peace and development of this country I’m really impressed. Those APC supporters many are selfish and mean, they claim that they love Sierra Leone but they are pretending because I do not see the love that they claim to have for this country. Cudos to Dr Sumura Kamara I am really proud of him. One time to those who think Maada Bio will step down for Samura Kamara to take over, infact they don’t know anything about politics. Babu yay to them 🤪😜😂😂😂😂
I don’t have much to say but we are waiting for the right time all what the king have been doing since way back is in the right track we force people to do good we take people to the stream to drink fresh water and we even force them to drink that is y exactly the king is doing we support no idiots we have been respecting doctor samura but it seems he wan to do some how maada e ass fos
Dr Samura Kamara did not and will never keep a snake 🐍 as a pet. This is just the work of some disgruntled, desperate and frustrated individuals bent on sowing the seeds of discord within ourselves. Using abusive language against his person and invectives against his mother is not only unfortunate but an act of total disrespect and lawlessness. The APC did not belong to a signal individual but to all of us. Nobody is more APCian than the other. Personal vendetta attacks on our leader on the grounds of groundless and unsubstantiated allegations is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
I think Dr Samura should maintain and demonstrate the leadership value of communication, as a good leader,in order to clear the dust of doubt in the air and to prevent gap in knowledge