SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE’S PARTY

ONE COUNTRY, ONE PEOPLE

 Press Release

 IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SIERRA LEONE PEOPLE’S PARTY CONDEMNS THE STATEMENT OF MR. KARIBU KAIKAL IN A VIDEO SHARED ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN WHICH HE THREATENED VIOLENCE IN SIERRA LEONE IF HE DOES NOT BECOME PRESIDENT IN 2028

Freetown July 19th, 2024: The attention of the National Secretariat of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) has been drawn to recent threats made by one Mr. Kadiru Kalkal in a video on social media, to wage war in our country, if he does not become the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone in 2028. The Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) strongly and unequivocally condemns such reckless and dangerous statements as it does not represent the views and aspirations of members of the SLPP. Threats of violence and war have no place in a civilized and democratic society and must be unequivocally denounced.

The safety and security of our citizens are of utmost importance to the Sierra Leone People’s Party, and any attempt to disrupt peace and stability will not be tolerated. The Sierra Leone People’s Party stands firm in its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the well-being of our nation. The party wants to remind all Sierra Leoneans of the tremendous role the SLPP played in bringing peace back to our country.

As a political party, the SLPP is committed to working very hard to deliver on the manifesto of the party and ensure that Sierra Leoneans will give us their mandate in 2028 through the ballot box to continue the legacy of President Julius Maada Bio. Comments from individuals like Mr Kadiru Kaikal should have no space within our politics as a nation. In this regard, the leadership of the Sierra Leone People’s Party has resolved to SUSPEND the membership of Mr. Kadiru Kalkai with immediate effect pending the outcome of disciplinary hearing for further action. By this release, all party executives in the Republic of Sierra Leone are advised to dissociate themselves from Mr. Kadiru Kaikai and all his activities. Any attempt by Mr. Kadiaru Kaikal to use the name of our party and make a statement in any public forum will be met with very serious legal actions.

The SLPP stands united with all Sierra Leoneans against any form of violence and extremism and remain vigilant in safeguarding our nation’s peace and security. We want to also remind all party members that this is not a time for party election politics and urge all its members’ to support the government on the delivery of its National Development Plan.

Electronically Signed by

Untaru Napoleon Koroma

National Secretary General

SIERRA LEONE POLICE PRESS STATEMENT

The attention of the Sierra Leone Police has been drawn to a video clip widely making rounds on social media, depicting one Abdul Kadiru Kai Kai expressly stating in our local parlance that “If ar nor bi president 2028 ar dae bring serious war na dis kontri… “If ar nor get am [president] ar go bring war na dis kontri wae go worse pass d wan wae nor bodi nor expect. Ar well prepia foram, ar well borjet for ram…for bring war ya, na abot 3.3 million dollars for stat na Masheka…”

This statement is loosely translated as: If I do not become president of Sierra Leone in 2028, I will mastermind and bring a big war in Sierra Leone, far worse than anybody is expecting. I am well prepared and had even budgeted for it. To bring war in Sierra Leone, one only needs 3.3 million United States Dollars to start at Masiaka.

Given the seriousness of the statement and its effect on national safety and security, the Sierra Leone Police, through the Criminal Investigations Department, has initiated an investigation concerning that video in circulation on social media and the said suspect (Abdul Kadiru Kai Kai) has been arrested and presently in custody.

The investigation seeks to ascertain the veracity of the statement and the intent and motive of the maker. The public will, in due course, be informed of the outcome of the Investigation.

Members of the general public are encouraged to go about their normal business as their safety and security is assured at all times.

SIGNED:

MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

POLICE HEADQUARTERS

DATED: 19TH JULY 2024