Freetown, 18th September, 2026 — Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) flagbearer aspirant, Hon. Alhaji Musa Tarawally, has strongly rejected claims by SLPP National Chairman Jimmy Batilo Songa that he holds dual membership with the Citizens Democratic Party (CDP), describing the allegations as “untruthful, misleading, and tantamount to cyberbullying.”
In a strongly worded statement issued from his Juba Hill office, Tarawally expressed disappointment over a letter circulated on social media from the SLPP Chairman, which accused him of remaining a member of the CDP. He said the allegations were unconstitutional and an infringement of his democratic rights as a citizen and loyal SLPP member.
“I am not now, and have never been since 2018, a member of the Citizens Democratic Party,” Tarawally declared, insisting that he formally resigned from the CDP in June 2018 and rejoined the SLPP, where he has remained a card‑carrying, dues‑paying member. He added that his party dues are fully paid up to 2028 and that he holds the status of Grand Chief Patron, National Delegate, and flagbearer aspirant.
Tarawally cited Section 77(1) of the 1991 Constitution, which prohibits dual party membership, and argued that his resignation letter to the CDP, coupled with his active participation in SLPP conventions and contributions to party activities, proves his loyalty. He pointed to his role in financing campaigns, building party offices, and supporting President Julius Maada Bio’s election bid as evidence of his longstanding commitment.
He further accused Chairman Songa of acting outside his constitutional mandate, noting that Article 6(3a) of the SLPP Constitution makes the Chairman the administrative head of the party but does not grant disciplinary powers. “You acted alone, unconstitutionally, and without authority,” Tarawally charged, stressing that only the National Executive Council, through its Disciplinary Committee, has the power to expel members.
Tarawally also highlighted what he called a “paradox” in Songa’s claims, noting that he voted as a credentialed delegate in the 2025 National Delegates Conference that elected Songa as Chairman. “If I am a non‑member as you now claim, then my vote was illegal, and by your own logic, your entire leadership should be dissolved,” he argued.
The former minister announced plans to pursue legal action against Songa for defamation and cyber bullying under the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act, 2021, as well as constitutional redress for violation of his democratic rights.
“I remain a loyal, card‑carrying, dues‑paying member of the SLPP — fully paid up to 2028. I am SLPP. I remain SLPP. And I will not be intimidated,” Tarawally concluded.
Attached to his statement was a copy of his 2018 resignation letter from the CDP, addressed to the party’s Secretary General, formally declaring his return to the SLPP.
