By Donstance Koroma
The Honourable Speaker of Sierra Leone Parliament, Dr. Abass Bundu has on Friday 10th November, 2023 during the parliament sitting has immensely appreciated the work of the former opposition leader, Hon. Chernor Bah and other past members of parliament especially Hon. I.B Kargbo for their massive contributions in the firth parliament of Sierra Leone. He said: “I cannot afford to acknowledge the presence in our midst of the indefatigable Hon. Chernor Ramadan Maju Bah, erstwhile Deputy Speaker of this House and former Leader of the APC Opposition in the Fifth Parliament of the Second Republic.
He disclosed that indeed no meritorious accomplishments can be properly paid to the Fifth Parliament without a resounding and fulsome acknowledgement of the pivotal role of the Hon. Chernor Bah. “ Not only was his contribution profound as an illustrious Member of this House and the ECOWAS Parliament but also his exemplary and visionary leadership throughout his tenure as a Member of this House have left an indelible imprint in the annals of our legislative history,” Speaker noted.
He stressed that he surely and heartily missed Hon Chernor Maju Bah. He said: “Honourable Chernor Bah is sorely missed in this hallowed Chamber as well as within every corridor of this House, the speaker emphasized. The Speaker also groomed on Honourable Ibrahim Ben Kargbo that he referred to as the quintessential.
Dr. Abass Bundu unhesitatingly describe Hon I.B Kargbo as both the political encyclopedia of Sierra Leone and a true first edition of all that stands out as remarkably good of the APC Party and the typical Alpha and Omega of Parliamentary politics. On behalf of this entire House I commend you and extend to you our very best wishes for a joyful, peaceful, restful and well-earned retirement, the Speaker said.
Dr. Abass Bundu further noted: “`Let me now turn the baton Hon. Spain…he is a man of many admirable qualities as his gentility, humility, and his every slow but majestic steps still re-echo resoundingly throughout the portals of this hallowed Building, and the ECOWAS Parliament for his legendary wisdom and tenacity.
Speaker clearly pointed out that these three Honourable Members have truly left their marks on the floor of the Sierra Leone’s Chamber, noting that the least homage the Sixth Parliament can and should all pay them with love, respect and affection.
