An author stated that President Maada Bio, Mrs. Fatima Bio, Dr. Moinina Sengeh, and Anti-Corruption Chief Ben Kelfala investigated him, but these inquiries reportedly yielded no findings against him. The author explicitly states that President Maada Bio, Mrs. Fatima Bio, Dr. Moinina Sengeh, and Anti-Corruption Chief Ben Kelfala conducted investigations into his conduct, but these extensive inquiries ultimately found nothing against him. This assertion shows the author's belief in his own probity despite scrutiny from high-profile government officials. The author also contended that he receives no bribes to criticize President Maada Bio and the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP). He adamantly states that nobody bribes him to attack President Maada Bio and the Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP), emphasizing that his criticisms are based on principle rather than financial incentive.
A Career of Public Service
The author previously served as Principal of a Muslim school during a period when funding arrived from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, and other Arab countries. During his tenure as Principal of a Muslim school, the author was at the helm during a significant period when financial support was flowing in from various international sources, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, and other Arab countries. This influx of foreign aid notes the school's regional importance and the author's responsibility in managing its operations during a time of considerable resource availability. During this time, he was responsible for collecting, cashing, and banking money for the United Muslim Association. His duties extended to managing the financial affairs of the United Muslim Association, where he meticulously handled the collection, cashing, and banking of funds, a role that required significant trust and accountability.
His career also included a role as Curriculum Specialist of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Liberia, an appointment made by President William R. Tolbert and Minister of Education for Curriculum, Mrs. Doris Banks Henries. This appointment as Curriculum Specialist of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Liberia by such prominent figures as President William R. Tolbert and Minister of Education for Curriculum, Mrs. Doris Banks Henries, signifies a high level of recognition for his expertise in educational development and curriculum design. The author also taught at the World Bank University of Liberia / Ministry of Education in–service teacher training program, located at KRTTI, following an appointment by Education Minister Othello Gonger. His involvement in the World Bank University of Liberia / Ministry of Education in-service teacher training program at KRTTI, under the appointment of Education Minister Othello Gonger, further demonstrates his commitment to educational capacity building and his role in shaping teaching methodologies. For 11 years, he served Sierra Leone as Minister Plenipotentiary and Coordinator of the Africa Union’s C-10 on UN Security Council Reform at the UN. This extensive 11-year service to Sierra Leone as Minister Plenipotentiary and Coordinator of the Africa Union’s C-10 on UN Security Council Reform at the UN notes his significant diplomatic contributions and his engagement in critical international policy discussions. The author states that he anticipates spending eternity with God, who he believes "looks at the heart." This personal conviction shows his belief in divine judgment based on internal character and moral integrity, rather than external appearances or material achievements.
Integrity Under Scrutiny
The author states that he has never been named in any scandal throughout his life. This emphatic declaration asserts a lifelong record of ethical conduct, suggesting that his professional and personal life has remained untainted by controversy or corruption allegations. He also claims that no one bribed him during the period when he was critical of the All People's Congress (APC) under Siaka Stevens. He specifically states that nobody bribed him when he was actively attacking the All People's Congress (APC) led by Siaka Stevens, reinforcing his position that his criticisms, even against powerful political figures, were always independent and uncompromised. This claim speaks to his consistency in maintaining journalistic integrity, regardless of the political climate or the party in power.
The author indicates that he has been receiving verbal abuse and threats daily since the APC lost power eight years ago. This ongoing verbal abuse and threats, according to the author, have been a constant presence in his life since the political shift. He explicitly states that he has been receiving verbal abuse and threats every single day since the All People's Congress (APC) lost power eight years ago, painting a picture of persistent harassment following the change in government. This daily barrage of negativity notes the personal cost he has endured for his political affiliations and journalistic stance, suggesting a challenging environment for expressing his views.
Unshakeable APC Allegiance
The author states that he is "APC forever" and will never "sell out" on his allegiance to the All People's Congress. This declaration is a powerful statement of his enduring loyalty to the All People's Congress, emphasizing a commitment that he sees as permanent and unyielding. He explicitly states that he is "APC forever" and that he will never "sell out" on his allegiance to the party, showing the depth and permanence of his political convictions. He indicates that his father worked for the "Shaki APC," and that ministers, including Siaka Stevens himself and S.I. Koroma, were familiar with his family. His familial connection to the "Shaki APC" through his father's work, and the recognition by prominent ministers such as Siaka Stevens himself and S.I. Koroma, suggests a deep-rooted history and personal connection to the party's foundational era. The author further claims that S.I. Koroma assisted his executive members in securing lucrative employment opportunities after their graduation from Fourah Bay College (FBC). This detail about S.I. Koroma's assistance to his executive members in securing lucrative jobs after their graduation from Fourah Bay College (FBC) illustrates the strong network and patronage system within the party, and his family's proximity to it.
The author also notes that he had relatives serving as ministers and deputy ministers within the APC but asserts that he never sought favors or jobs from them. Despite having relatives who held significant positions as ministers and deputy ministers within the APC, the author states that he never leveraged these connections to seek favors or employment for himself, reinforcing his image of self-reliance and principled conduct. Among his family connections, the author identifies Bella Fofana as his mother’s younger brother. He recounts having supported Ernest Koroma at a time when many individuals were hesitant to associate themselves with the APC, approximately ten years before Mr. Koroma assumed the presidency. The author specifically points out that he supported Ernest Koroma at a critical juncture, approximately ten years before Mr. Koroma became President, when many people were reluctant to be identified with the APC. This early and unwavering support for Ernest Koroma, even when the party's prospects might have seemed uncertain, demonstrates his foresight and commitment to the future leadership of the APC. The author maintains that even if a future APC government does not offer him employment, he intends to remain at the forefront of promoting and defending the party. He explicitly states that even if the next APC Government fails to hire him, he will still be at the forefront promoting and defending it, solidifying his image as an ideologically driven supporter whose loyalty transcends personal gain or professional opportunities.
