A Peace Conference for Bruised Egos While the People Pay the Price
The nation is not an ego-management service for its political class. Political leaders should not expect public applause merely for agreeing to speak to one another. Dialogue is part of their responsibility. Restraint is part of their responsibility. Putting the country ahead of personal grievance is the minimum standard of public office, not an extraordinary act of generosity.
When political relationships break down, citizens should not become the collateral damage. Nor should a nation’s attention be held hostage until powerful personalities have received enough reassurance, recognition or ceremony to put their differences aside.
This is not an argument against peace. It is an argument against political hypocrisy dressed up as national healing.
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Out of Touch: A Chief Minister Who Does Not Know His Own Salary
Out of Touch: The exchange with Umaru Fofana of AYV during the wide-ranging interview may have revealed more than an awkward answer. It may reflect an underlying attitude, a sense of insulation from the everyday realities confronting ordinary Sierra Leoneans.
When a Chief Minister says he receives a salary but does not know its amount, many citizens, especially those grappling with rising living costs and demanding accountability from public officials, may reasonably see the response as disconnected from ordinary life.
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