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The All People’s Congress (APC) Chairman for Falaba District, Honourable Lahai Marah, has dismissed a widely circulated social media video that appears to show him making political threats ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Marah insists the footage was manipulated by individuals seeking to distort his message and damage his reputation.
The controversy comes at a time of heightened tension, following Marah’s recent arrest by Sierra Leone Police while traveling to Freetown. His brief detention has fueled public speculation about possible political motivations behind both the edited video and the police action.
“I wish to categorically state that the content being shared is manipulated and does not reflect the truth of what was said,” Hon. Marah stated, firmly rejecting the video’s authenticity.
He urged Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC), and the public to review the original recording in order to understand his true message. According to Marah, his remarks were focused on safeguarding the integrity of the upcoming 2028 elections, not promoting division.
“While I did raise concerns about potential attempts to undermine the integrity of the 2028 elections, my message was rooted in a call for vigilance, transparency, and accountability not division,” he clarified.
Marah emphasized the need for national attention to remain on implementing the Tripartite Recommendations, which were developed through broad consultation and consensus. He noted that translating these proposals into law is essential for strengthening democratic institutions, protecting electoral processes, and ensuring that the will of the people prevails.
“Sierra Leone stands at a crossroads. Either doctored narratives or political mischief can distract us, or we can choose the path of unity, reform, and progress,” he cautioned.
Hon. Marah concluded by calling on all stakeholders including government institutions, opposition parties, civil society, and international partners to support efforts aimed at advancing legislative reforms that uphold peace, stability, and democratic integrity.
