Sierra Leone’s economic crisis deepens amidst Maada Bio SLPP Government ‘s extravagance

*ECONOMIC CRISIS DEEPENS AMIDST GOVERNMENT EXTRAVAGANCE*

*By Civil society Activist J MUS*

Freetown, Sierra Leone — As Sierra Leone grapples with an increasingly dire economic situation, concerns are mounting over the government’s handling of public resources and fiscal policies.

Recent observations reveal that, despite the country’s economic turmoil, the administration continues to expand its bureaucratic footprint with the creation of numerous new ministries, agencies, and embassies. This expansion is significantly inflating the national wage bill, raising alarms about the efficiency and sustainability of public spending.

The current state of the economy is marked by soaring inflation, high cost of living, and stagnant salaries. Yet, the government’s recent actions suggest a troubling disconnect between its policies and the pressing needs of the populace. Critics argue that the creation of additional government bodies and international posts is contributing to a bloated bureaucracy, which diverts crucial