By Sulaiman Aruna Sesay
As the current state of the economy in Sierra Leone continues to deteriorate, there has been an increasing demand for the government to find a solution to the problem. The economy, which has been struggling for years, has been further hit by blackout, making life even more unbearable for the citizens.
The need for the president to fix the economy cannot be overemphasized, as this has been the major campaign promise of various political parties for decades. It seems that each regime comes with the same rhetoric but nothing seems to change. Really sad!
Sierra Leone is endowed with vast natural resources, including minerals such as diamonds, bauxite, and iron ore. Despite this, the country is still mired in poverty, and the level of unemployment is alarmingly high. The high youth unemployment rate is a significant contributing factor to the country’s crime rate, as many young people, with no hope of employment, are pushed into criminal activities to survive and now a new substance called ‘kush’ killing our youth and leave others with no hope. We are tired!
One of the ways the current government promised to fix the economy was by attracting foreign investment into the country. This has not materialized due to the country’s unfavourable business environment, including corruption and bureaucratic red tape. Sierra Leone is ranked 148th out of 190 countries in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report.
The citizens of Sierra Leone are becoming increasingly frustrated with the government’s inability to tackle the country’s economic problems. There have been various protests and demonstrations, with citizens expressing their dissatisfaction with the status quo. They believe that the government is not doing enough to address their needs and that their voices are not being heard.
There is a growing sense among Sierra Leoneans that the system is rigged against them. Corruption is seen as a significant problem, with many believing that the government is only interested in enriching themselves at the expense of the citizens.
The need for the president to fix the economy in Sierra Leone cannot be overstated, as it affects every aspect of the citizens’ lives. The government must take bold steps to address the country’s economic woes and create a conducive business environment to attract foreign investment. The government must address corruption and other systemic issues that impede economic growth. It is only then that Sierra Leoneans can begin to have hope for a better future.
