Allow the Tripartite to Process with Its Task
The main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) party, has expressed profound disappointment in the recent speech delivered by President Julius Maada Bio and implored all citizens of Sierra Leone to maintain composure and concentration and allow the tripartite committee to proceed with its crucial tasks.
In his address, according to the National Secretary General of the main opposition APC party, the President threatened citizens that, if they come with a bullet, they would be met with a bullet.
“This statement, made amid the ongoing hunger, starvation, and economic devastation facing our nation, is deeply troubling,” the ???????? ????????? ??????? of the APC party stated, adding that, the APC is confident that the people of Sierra Leone understand that the ballot is mightier than the bullet.
“Instead of fostering unity and offering words of encouragement to his people, President Bio has chosen to use incendiary and threatening language. Such rhetoric further divides our nation, which is highly detrimental to the social fabric of Sierra Leone,” blasts the APC ???????? ????????? ???????.
On behalf of the APC party, he reminded the public of the Agreement for National Unity, which contains a mutual condemnation of hate speech and violence. This agreement, according to Lansana Dumbuya Esq was signed by both the SLPP led Government and the APC and the agreement states: “??? ?????????? ?? ?????? ????? ??? ??? ??? ????? ???????? ??????? ??? ???????? ?? ???? ??? ?????? ??? ?????? ????????, ?????? ???? ?????? ??? ??????? ???????? ???????? (?????? ??? ???????), ??? ??? ?????????? ???? ???????? ??? ??????? ?? ????? ????? ???????? ?? ???????.”
“The acts and words of President Bio are ill-advised and unfortunate. The leaders of both the APC and the SLPP Government should be diligently working to bring together the nation and foster peace. During these difficult circumstances, it is crucial that we give utmost importance to the unity and coherence of our nation. The APC reaffirms its unwavering dedication to the fundamental tenets of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. We oppose the utilization of governmental authority to coerce, persecute, or unlawfully confine individuals on the grounds of their political convictions or associations. The government should halt these unjustified steps and focus on fostering authentic dialogue and reconciliation, in accordance with the Bintumani Agreement, to guarantee the political stability and peace of Sierra Leone,” the APC National Secretary General explains further, stating further by imploring all citizens of Sierra Leone to maintain composure and concentration, and to allow the tripartite committee to proceed with its crucial tasks, while patiently awaiting its ultimate findings.
On behalf of the APC party, he maintains optimism that President Julius Maada Bio would collaborate with the APC in the endeavor to unify our citizens and guide the nation towards a tranquil and prosperous future.
