By Davida Spaine Solomon
Freetown, 16th February 2026- As Sierra Leone edges closer to the 2028 general elections, the Campaign for Good Governance (CGG) has thrown a powerful question into the national conversation: Who will be the next President?
On Friday, 13th February 2026, at its garden on 16 Clerk Street in Tengbeh Town, CGG officially launched its 30th anniversary celebrations under the theme: “Who Will Be the Next President? A Citizens’ Manifesto for Democracy and Basic Services.”
The milestone marks three decades of democratic renewal in Sierra Leone a journey that began in 1996 when citizens demanded a return to democratic rule, a demand strongly echoed during the historic Bintumani I Conference and Bintumani II Conference, where the resounding call was for a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Delivering her welcome address, Executive Director Marcella Samba Sesay described the campaign as a moment of reflection not just for politicians, but for the entire nation.
She urged individuals contemplating the presidency to first look inward. Leadership, she emphasized, is not about ambition alone. It is about having the heart, courage, and vision to guide a nation through its governance challenges while meeting the growing expectations of its citizens.
According to Sesay, the campaign seeks to mobilize Sierra Leoneans to define the kind of leadership they want before 2028. “Democracy must deliver,” she stressed.
For CGG, democracy is not just about elections it must translate into tangible improvements in people’s daily lives: access to clean water, proper sanitation, reliable healthcare, steady electricity supply, quality education, youth employment opportunities, and decent housing. It must also mean accountable leadership, functional independent institutions, environmental protection, and responsible management of natural resources.
The organization plans to revive civic engagement through Drama, Dance, and Dialogue (DDD), using creative platforms to reach communities across the country. Before 2028, CGG aims to collect three million signatures representing three decades of democratic progress alongside high profile endorsements to amplify the campaign’s message.
At its heart, “Who Will Be the Next President?” is not merely a political slogan. It is a call for hope, integrity, service delivery, and national unity. It is about restoring the shared dream that emerged in 1996 a dream of a democracy that works for everyone.
As the countdown to 2028 begins, CGG is making one thing clear: the question is not only who will lead but whether that leader will truly understand the assignment.
