By Alieu Amara Suwu
Anthony Brewah, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the current SLPP led government, has donated two vehicles to the Sierra Leone People Party (SLPP) for the use of the SLPP Moyamba District and Constituency to enhance voter registration and campaign for the party to win the 2023 elections.
He made the donations at the Moyamba District Council at the SLPP stakeholders meeting during the weekend.
Handing over the vehicles to Dr Mohammed J. Jalloh, Vice President and Deputy Leader of the SLPP, Brewah elaborated, how he had promised one year ago to donate two vehicles to his constituency and the said party district executive for the purpose of strengthening voter registration and for the 2023, Presidential, Parliamentary and local government elections campaigns.
He noted that the donation was made because of the love he has for the SLPP party and his determination for SLPP to stay in governance for the benefits of the common man and for the development of the country, Sierra Leone. He added that the gifts are meant for the use of the district and constituency. He said they have been trained as foot soldiers of party, thus, he assured that he will be always ready to give himself to party. Therefore, he encouraged others that are highly placed in the party to help stabilize its stay in power. He courageously noted that if the party loses power they will also lose opportunities and appointments.
VP Juldeh Jalloh, receiving the donations on behalf of his boss, President Bio, he Jalloh extended gratitude to the former AG, for supporting registration and campaign. He promised to report to his boss about he has received the former AG. VP Jalloh further explained that their government has implemented radical and inclusive development across the country. He explained how they tremendously worked to improve the economy before COVID-19 and the Russia/ Ukraine war, which have caused a ripple effect on the economy. He also said Government started social and capital developments, allocating 22% of national budget to education; and employed thousands to the medical, education and security sectors, and have built more classrooms, improved the health sector, electricity.
He confirmed that the Ministry Finance has made all payments for district town electrification projects, and assured the people of Moyamba district that the Songo/Mbange road will be constructed as the road is a priority to the government. The Vice President praised the Ministers and stakeholders for their efforts towards the ongoing registration process and encouraged them to do more. He added that is essential for stakeholders to give first hand information on how they have gone through challenges and reorganized themselves for the voter registration. The Vice President, inclusion applauded the SLPP Chairman of Moyamba District for his mechanism to address challenges, operation and fundraising and the sensitisation.
Rev. Smart Senessie, Chairperson of Moyamba District SLPP, showered praises on the former AG for his kind gesture, noting that the donations will be used for their intended purposes. He cried out that that Moyamba District has produced a lot of head of States including President Julius Maada Bio but they are list underdeveloped. Therefore, he hoped that President Bio Moyamba will be developed -especially roads – the district in his second term.