Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, a pro-democracy activist lawyer, has expressed his disappointment with the political situation in Sierra Leone in a tweet. He stated that the people of Sierra Leone are mere pawns in the game of politics between the All People’s Congress (APC) and the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). He further criticized the APC for depriving the people of full governance composition for months only to ask for their full entitlements after not serving. He also criticized the SLPP-led government for not releasing elections’ disaggregated data over 100 days after elections despite claiming that the Constitution is sacrosanct. He emphasized that the same Constitution gives people the right to know and that he is first for truth and justice. He concluded by stating that unfortunately, Sierra Leoneans continue to be hostages to these two parties.
Based on this tweet, it is clear that Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah is concerned about the political situation in Sierra Leone. His tweet highlights how both major political parties in Sierra Leone, APC and SLPP, have failed to serve the people of Sierra Leone. The tweet also emphasizes how these parties have used the people of Sierra Leone as pawns in their political games.
Marrah’s tweet also highlights how APC deprived Sierra Leoneans of full governance composition for months only to ask for their full entitlements after not serving. This shows how APC has failed to prioritize the needs of Sierra Leoneans.
Lawyer Marrah criticized SLPP-led government for not releasing elections’ disaggregated data over 100 days after elections despite claiming that the Constitution is sacrosanct. This shows how SLPP has failed to uphold transparency and accountability in governance.
Lawyer Marrah added that he is first for truth and justice. This shows his commitment to ensuring that Sierra Leoneans are treated fairly and justly.
Read his full tweet below
“I knew at a very tender age that the people of Sierra Leone are mere pawns in the game of politics between APC and SLPP. Imagine APC deprived us of full governance composition for months only to ask for their full entitlements after not serving. SLPP-led government cannot release elections’ disaggregated data over 100 days after elections but they say that the Constitution is sacrosanct. The same Constitution that gives the people the right to know (information). I am for peace and national unity on any day. But I am first for TRUTH and JUSTICE. Unfortunately, we continue to be hostages to these two parties!”
