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Distinguished APC Supporters,
My Fellow Sierra Leoneans,
Today, I address you with deep gratitude and appreciation regarding the Report of the Tripartite Committee. I thank each of you for your unwavering support and patience during the committee’s deliberations. Your commitment to national peace, unity, and security has been truly inspiring.
The Tripartite Committee was formed in response to the need to restore confidence in our electoral processes and ensure the transparent and credible expression of the people’s will. Following the June 24, 2023 elections, concerns arose regarding irregularities and transparency, prompting dialogue facilitated by esteemed bodies such as the African Union and ECOWAS.
The Committee’s mandate was clear: to review the electoral systems and processes, assess the legal framework, and propose reforms to enhance future elections’ transparency and credibility. After rigorous engagement with stakeholders and comprehensive deliberations, the Committee presented its Report on July 1, 2024, outlining key findings and recommendations for implementation.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the APC team, led by Dr. Kaifala Marah, and the Technical Committee, led by Dr. Sam Sesay. Their dedication and expertise were instrumental in navigating complex issues and achieving consensus on critical points with the SLPP team. This collaboration underscores the power of unity and purpose in advancing our national interests.
Fellow Sierra Leoneans,
The Tripartite Report reflects divergent perspectives, particularly on the validity of election results and electoral management. The APC maintains that statistical inconsistencies warrant a rerun of the 2023 elections under ECOWAS facilitation, alongside reforms to strengthen electoral integrity. Conversely, the government upholds the ECSL’s declared results as valid, presenting differing analyses within the Report.
Transparency in the electoral process is paramount to upholding democracy. The ECSL’s lack of transparency and failure to provide verifiable results reconciliation forms (RRFs) undermine public trust. The APC has substantiated its claims with evidence from a majority of polling stations, highlighting discrepancies and mathematical implausibilities in the ECSL’s results.
Moving forward, our commitment remains resolute in seeking justice and truth for the Sierra Leonean electorate. The call for a rerun of the elections is not just about electoral justice but safeguarding the integrity of our democratic principles. We must ensure every vote counts and reflects the true will of the people.
To my fellow APC comrades,
This is a pivotal moment requiring unity and resolve across all levels of leadership. It is not a time for recrimination but collective action to defend our democratic rights and pursue electoral justice. Our international partners, civil society, media, and religious leaders have been integral in this journey, providing crucial support and advocacy.
As we proceed with the implementation phase of the Tripartite Committee’s recommendations, addressing unresolved issues and enhancing electoral transparency will be our priority. We must remain steadfast, peaceful, and united in our pursuit of a fair electoral process and a prosperous future for all Sierra Leoneans.
In conclusion,
The journey towards electoral justice is ongoing, and we are making significant strides. I urge everyone to stay hopeful and engaged. Let us uphold the principles of democracy and continue our dialogue towards a Sierra Leone where justice and truth prevail.
Thank you, and may God bless Sierra Leone.
There can never be peace without justice.
We pray for the best.
O Samu! Election is finished. Tripartite committee is finished. But I can see you and your supporters are now suffering from TH (Tripartite Hangover). Your address to your people should have been preparation for the 2033 General Elections because you have already lost the 2028 Elections coming. Please stop talking about the 2023 elections because you failed to present your tabulated results to the Tripartite committee that proved you won that election.
I’m really doubtful if sometime people think before they talk to public what kind of on and off statement is this please Mr press try to sensitize them on public statement because our land is not own by one person lonta peace will surely prevail
Wait ooo i don’t know some time people can’t read and understand simple language or may be they are suffering from lack of understanding please i am advicing for people to read the report of the tripatitee and the statement of the UN residence representative then come and urgue against Dr Samura MW Kamara’s statement let just wait justice must prevail by Allah’s grace
My Man no justice no peace
Bio say bullet for bullet,if no justice no peace in sierra Leone
What a pity, Dr. Samura kamara, you are indeed a good technocrat, well skilled & experienced human being who’s really good for the country.
But however Dr. Samura kamara, at this crucial juncture & dispensation, the act of diplomacy, softness, or the act of law abiding can not set Sierra Leone as country free from these crazy power drunk psychopaths.
I reiterate, when the snake decides to hide it’s poison, then the children will use it as rope for mainly tying fire wood.
The Look time for softness, diplomacy, and law abiding is over. It’s now time for action period
Since the SLPP thuggish party & their useless supporters are not law abiding. The international rules base law and order is not part of their DNA, so why would be APC party continue to lazily adhere to it.
After all, Sierra Leone belongs to all of you people. So why accept the continuous bullying technique of these defunct & dysfunctional SLPP cartel party.
These is not the real APC party I grew up knowing. Do you mean it, wow APC party subscribing & happy with the bullying coming from the SLPP bogus party.
Without challenging bullying, that will only encourage more bullying. You have the right to fight back toe to toe your your so-called oppressors with all your fibre and caliba.
Bio has already green lighted bullet for bullet, so what’s wrong with the APC as a party complimenting imposter Bio’s assertions. Let us destroy and rebuild the country, what’s wrong with that.
Sierra Leoneans must defend their core principles rights to exist, freedom of speech, freedom to belong, freedom of movement, and right to a home, right to health care, right to food, right to privacy, and above all, you must have the right to disagree.
The suffering masses must make sacrifices, and now be ready to stand up, to take on Bio militarily, that’s the only option.
The suffering masses must be ready to fight Bio be it by fire or thunder, in the air, land, and sea. Am of the conviction, that the peoples power shall prevail at what ever cost.
No more diplomacy, softness, or Fear. He must be militarily confronted head-on.
The 2023 general elections were clearly not free, fair , credible and transparent! Therefore, in order to maintain and uphold our hard- won peace and democracy, we the citizens who unanimously want and unreservedly demand a rerun of the elections under the watch of the United Nations ( UN ) and ECOWAS !