"The winding roads of injustice, the treacherous bends of inequality, intolerance, exclusivity and nepotism shall be straightened; not by mere decree"
My fellow citizens of our beloved Mama Salone, As we eagerly await the final outcomes of the work of our brothers and sisters on the Tripartite Committee, I am moved on this blessed Sunday, today, to share with you all these inspirational words: We remind ourselves that on that fateful day, June 24, 2023, our democracy stumbled. The very pillars that should uphold our nation—transparency, accountability, and fairness—were shaken. The echoes of that flawed electoral process reverberated through our streets, leaving scars on our collective conscience. But today, as the sun rises over our resilient land, we must stand united, determined to rewrite our story. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” These ancient words, etched in sacred biblical texts, remind us that our strength lies not in flawed systems but in our unwavering faith in God/Allah. We trust in a Sierra Leone reborn—a nation where justice will flow like the mighty Rokel River, clea