Pro-Democracy Activist Challenges SLPP Led Government: Demands Progress on People's Manifesto Promises for 2024

Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah, a lawyer and pro-democracy activist, has sent a heartfelt inquiry to the current Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) administration, raising concerns about the party's People's Manifesto's progress and advocating for a change in strategy away from ongoing conflicts with the opposition. 

The People’s Manifesto, how far?
We don’t want to only remember this regime for the endless bickering with the opposition and excuse galore. Please we also want to remember this regime for:
1. Better and cheaper electricity supply than what the previous regime left in 2018.
2.…

— Augustine Sorie-Sengbe Marrah (@SoeMarrah) December 30, 2023

On a twitter post Marrah highlights the necessity for the administration to be recognized for concrete accomplishments and lays out clear expectations for the current administration.

According to Marrah's statement, the SLPP government should set itself apart in a good way by completing the following:

·         Better and More Economical Electricity Source:

The request is for a better and more affordable power supply than what the outgoing administration left behind in 2018.

·       Budget-Friendly Basic Goods:

Marrah expresses his wish for a decrease in the price of necessities, citing a less expensive bag of rice and more reasonable food costs than those observed in 2018.

·      Fuel that is both accessible and reasonably priced:

It is requested that fuel be more affordable and easily accessible than what was left over from the last administration.

·      Exchange rates that are favorable:

Marrah stresses the significance of keeping exchange rates below what was seen in 2018.

·      Travel expenses that are accessible:

The activist anticipates that compared to 2018, citizens will be able to afford and easily access travel charges.

All-encompassing Good Governance

Marrah emphasizes that a fundamental requirement for the success of the government is the implementation of comprehensive good governance principles.

The activist contends that achieving these objectives would improve citizens' quality of life and put the SLPP government in a stronger position relative to the opposition, potentially lessening their influence. 

Marrah highlights that the most trustworthy data would come from the government's accomplishments in these areas, negating the necessity for substantial data disclosure.

Marrah hopes that as 2024 approaches in Sierra Leone, the year would bring about significant improvements in the people's day-to-day life.