She has sparked an uproar by referring to some members of Cabinet as “dogs.” Yes, you read that right. Not loyal servants or dedicated leaders, but *dogs. While some may have thought it was a slip of the tongue, a few keen political analysts are speculating that she has just redefined the term “loyalty” in the political doghouse.
In a statement she made during a peaceful protest in the diamond-rich town of Kono that took the public completely by surprise, with a clear and resolute tone, she stated that certain cabinet ministers “are dogs.” Many were left scratching their heads, wondering whether she meant “dogs” in a metaphorical sense or the *literal canine characteristics to the bone but with an occasional habit of chasing their tails.
The comment left several ministers reportedly tied to their kennels, while many ministers were left wondering whether they should be wagging their tails or biting their tongues, some ministers are reportedly planning to call an emergency meeting to discuss their newfound canine status. Rumor has it that one minister has already begun practicing how to roll over in public.
While some Sierra Leoneans have taken to social media to offer their own canine metaphors, others are more perplexed than amused. “Now, they are calling ministers dogs, next, they will have them barking at the moon to fix the economy,” one citizen said.
What is clear is that the phrase “dog ministers” is now officially part of political discourse. Who will be the first to howl at the next Cabinet meeting?
After all, in Sierra Leone politics, it is not always clear who is leading the pack and who is just chasing their own tail. One thing is for sure, if they keep barking without delivering, they might just find themselves in the doghouse, and this time, it may not be as easy to escape as simply rolling over.
Note: This piece is purely a work of satire and is meant to entertain my readers.
A Sulaiman Stom Koroma’s Satire
