“`Sierra Leoneans must Prepare to Welcome the Stabilization Force and the Restoration of Our Democracy – A Short Rebuttal to Kabs Kanu.“`
*Mohamed A Warisay
MBA, MSc, BSc, PMP, CISA.*
Dear Kabs Kanu,
I am writing to express my strong disagreement with your recent article, “DO NOT BE FOOLED ABOUT ECOMOG’S MISSION IN SIERRA LEONE: THEY ARE NOT COMING TO REMOVE MAADA BIO.” Your piece is replete with inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and a clear lack of understanding of the complex issues at hand.
Firstly, your assertion that ECOMOG’s mission is not to remove President Bio is not only speculative but also premature. You seem to be privy to information that has not been publicly disclosed. I suggest you refrain from spreading misinformation that could further polarize our already divided nation.
Secondly, your criticism of the APC’s participation in the Tripartite exercise is misguided. Engaging in dialogue and seeking peaceful resolutions is a hallmark of democratic maturity. Your suggestion that the APC should have boycotted the process and resorted to mass demonstrations is reckless and irresponsible.
Thirdly, your claim that the APC has accepted the rigged 2023 election results is a gross misrepresentation. As best as the majority of Sierra Leoneans know, there is a candidate whose name and face was printed on the presidential ballot in the said election, and that person is yet to throw the towel. The party’s participation in the Tripartite was a strategic move to address the electoral discrepancies and work towards a more inclusive and transparent process.
Lastly, your call for the APC to focus solely on the 2028 elections, without addressing the pressing issues of electoral justice and accountability, is short-sighted. The people of Sierra Leone deserve better than to have their hopes and aspirations dismissed so cavalierly.
I urge you to retract your article and engage in more constructive and informed discourse.
In conclusion, let me be clear as I encourage all citizens of Sierra Leone to prepare their banners and placards in readiness to warmly welcome the Stabilization Force upon their deployment in our nation, that our resolve and determination to restore our democracy is unshakable.
As Ben Franklin (2015) puts it, ” “`the struggle for democracy is not a spectator sport. It requires active participation, courageous dissent, and persistent advocacy. Those who would trade liberty for security will soon find they have neither.“` ”
®️Warisay