By: Sheriff Mahmud Ismail
Makeni- Saturday, February 18, 2023
Earlier today, former President Koroma addressed the opening ceremony of the APC National Delegates’ Conference (NDC) of the All Peoples Congress (APC).
Bearing in mind that the APC is widely expected to win the June 24 elections (APC), former president Koroma
emphasized on peace and unity for both the APC and the country. He expressed optimism for Electoral victory for the APC and acknowledged that the party’s leadership would have a huge task managing the transition. He maintained that effective management of the post election victory was critical for the new government to hit the ground running. He also made the point that ensuring peace and orderliness in the immediate post election phase was critical for Sierra Leone’s peace and national cohesion.
On his in international engagement, he said after this Conference would have elected it’s new leaders and the APC would have won the June 24 elections, he would dedicate more time to his family and focus his attention on supporting democracy, peace and security in West Africa and on the continent.
He thanked his family fo the support they have provided to him throughout his time in politics. He also thanked all those who had stood with him during the difficult years since 2018, and expressed gratitude to the APC for given the opportunity to lead and for the extraordinary support accorded hum throughout these years.
The former President and erstwhile chair and leader of the APC wished the Conference well.
