Politics & Law

Haroun Olu Zubairu: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 25 May 2025: In a recent debate aired on AYV, Minister of Information Chernor Bah made sweeping assertions regarding the achievements of President Bio’s government. While optimism is important, it is our responsibility to clarify the reality of the situation in Sierra Leone, particularly [Read More]

Sheriff Mahmud Ismail: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 May 2025: A recent letter from the All Peoples Congress (APC) to the Statistician General has triggered a fresh wave of concern over the feasibility and integrity of the proposed 2026 Population and Housing Census. The opposition party warns that the timeline published [Read More]

Dr Ibrahim Bangura: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 May 2025: As a proud and committed member of the All People’s Congress (APC) Party, I wish to respectfully address my fellow aspirants, party stalwarts, grassroots supporters, and the people of Sierra Leone at this critical juncture in our party’s journey. Our great [Read More]

Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 20 May 2025: In every functioning democracy, the role of the First Lady is generally understood to be ceremonial, supportive yet respectful of constitutional boundaries. First Ladies are not elected officials. They do not hold executive powers, nor are they permitted to interfere in [Read More]

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 May 2025: The U.S. government reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security and regional cooperation by sponsoring Obangame Express 2025, a premier multinational maritime exercise held across West and Central Africa. In Sierra Leone, the United States Navy (USN) embedded two representatives, Lieutenant Klee and Logistics Specialist [Read More]

Sheriff Mahmud Ismail: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 May 2028: In a measured yet compelling show of statesmanship, the All People’s Congress (APC) party has reiterated its unwavering support for a credible, development-oriented national census while raising critical concerns over what it sees as the politicisation of the process by the [Read More]

Alpha Amadu Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 14 May 2025: In democratic societies, the principle that no one is above the law is sacrosanct. It ensures that justice is blind, fair, and equally applied, no matter one’s title or social standing. But in Sierra Leone today, this very principle is under [Read More]

Basita Michael: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 May 2025: President Julius Maada Bio’s regime, unopposed by a weak and feeble opposition, unhindered by a compromised Anti-Corruption Commission, unchecked by a largely self-censored media, surrounded and propped up by sycophants and yes men who are unwilling or scared to disagree with him [Read More]

John Leigh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 May 2025: Consider the case of the late President Momoh. He succeeded President Stevens during the late 1980s. After the spending boondoggle of the Stevens OAU Conference in Freetown, President Momoh did not see the need to control the deep corruption culture Stevens left [Read More]