NGC CHAIRMAN AND LEADER RESIGNS

It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of my decision to resign from the position of Chairman and Leader and from the NGC party with immediate effect.

You will recall that in recent times there have been significant differences within the top leadership of the party on key issues that have to do with the future of the NGC. It has now become clear to me that my continued presence and current role in the party are being considered a negative energy to some colleagues who are pursuing pathways that they hope will be of benefit to the party.

After giving much thought to this, I have concluded that at this time it is only decent that I give space to those who are better placed to shepherd the party as they search for the best way forward. I do this without any grudge or grievance for colleagues that I have worked amicably with in the past five years. I wish them success in their endeavours.

The truth is that I still hold on to those views and positions that I have expressed openly in the media about the political situation in the country and I have seen no sign of change that should let me change them. I do hope that Sierra Leoneans will judge me fairly.

Finally, I am leaving the NGC now on the advice of my family who are greatly troubled about their safety and security as a result of my involvement and experiences in politics recently. The stress, pains and sacrifices of active politics in Sierra Leone have taken their toll on my family’s solidarity. My spouse and children deserve to live in relative peace and comfort and not sleep in fear of anything grave that may befall me. My love and loyalty to Sierra Leone remains intact and whenever necessary I will play my part in support of the progress of my country.

I have a special apology to make to all the NGCians who entrusted the management of their party by voting solidly for me in the last National Delegates Conference and especially to those brothers and sisters in the diaspora and at home who supported me financially and otherwise. We created a real family around our shared values, principles and dreams. If I am leaving now I want you to believe that I have to, I am constrained by the circumstances to quit before it is too late. I know how much this will hurt, and I am sincerely sorry. I will endeavor to maintain our relationship as best as I can, God willing.

I am now going to spend more time with God, family and friends. I wish you all well as you journey on to the future.

Kindly note that I will be making myself available for any transitional administrative arrangements.