Sierra Leone’s Vice President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on Wednesday met with mayors and district chairpersons from APC-led councils and municipalities, calling for calm, cooperation, and a renewed focus on citizens.
The meeting held under his leadership as Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Decentralization and Local Governance, brought together local leaders at a time when councils are facing operational challenges linked to the ongoing political impasse.
“We discussed our mutual desire for a swift resolution to the current political impasse,” the Vice President said. He added, “We want to ensure the councils are able to function and provide services.”
Vice President Juldeh Jalloh also stressed the importance of continued dialogue. “There is strong commitment to continuing these engagements,” he noted.
He encouraged all stakeholders to use the committee as a platform for problem-solving. “The IMC has a distinct role in facilitating dialogue and joint solutions,” he said.
He ended with a reminder of the responsibility of leadership. “We must always remember that we are in service to our citizens,” he said. The meeting closed with a shared understanding that collaboration, not division, is key to advancing local development and improving lives across Sierra Leone.
