The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has defended her continued use of an official vehicle during the ongoing political boycott, clarifying that neither the vehicle nor its operational costs are...
The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has expressed concern over what she described as delays by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) in reviewing a recent statement made by President...
All 22 councillors of the Freetown City Council (FCC) have publicly expressed support for Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk, following recent allegations of bribery linked to an attempted...
Even as Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and the majority of councillors remain on a prolonged governance boycott, the Freetown City Council (FCC) has announced that essential services—particularly waste management—are...
Ibrahim Gbla has dismissed claims that he is serving as the Acting Mayor of Freetown, clarifying that he was selected to represent the leadership of Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) councillors within...
The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has said she remains committed to serving residents of the capital despite her absence from official duties, following what she described as a “surprise”...
A former two-term mayor has raised legal objections to the recent appointment of an acting mayor for the Freetown City Council, warning that the move sets a dangerous precedent for local governance in...
The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has strongly rejected the appointment of an Acting Mayor, describing the move as unlawful and procedurally flawed. Speaking on the Liberty Breakfast Show,...
The Government of Sierra Leone has unveiled an Acting Mayor for Freetown, appointing Mayor Gbla to temporarily take over the administration of the capital city following a governance boycott by the opposition...
The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has clarified that the Local Government Act (LGA) 2022 does not provide for the position of an “Acting Mayor,” amid ongoing discussions surrounding council...
