Category: Opinions

Those of us who are honest know those two policemen deserve their freedom far more than Ernest Bai Koroma does. I repeat: those police officers deserve freedom far more than the former president whom the State assigned them to go and serve.

Political legacies are rarely forged in moments of triumph. More often, they are defined by the choices leaders make when convention offers the safer path.

The Presidential Town Hall in Makeni may prove to be one of those moments.

We need serious and mature minds to lead government actions and national conversations on this drug issue. We also need these mature, sane minds in conducting important public and private conversations about our European Union partners.

This weekend at the Bintumani Auditorium, I experienced Song of Njama—a play written by Dori Turay and directed by Bilal Jalloh (BJ). I was watching it for the first time. It was brilliant. From the dancers and actors to the drummers, music director, and costume team, every contributor shone brilliantly, weaving together a performance that felt both intimate and universal.

In his widely cited study Peace in Pieces: The Politics and Pitfalls of Peacemaking in South Sudan, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura dissects why peace agreements collapse, why elite‑driven bargains fail, and why societies relapse into violence when root causes are ignored. His insights are not just about South Sudan; they resonate deeply with Sierra Leone’s own democratic journey.