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After reading the Press
release of the SLPP of April 9, 2009 edition of The Patriotic Vanguard,
captioned “Partiality and Unprofessional Conduct of the Inspector
General,” signed by the newly elected Vice Chairman, Dr Kadi Sesay, it
begs the question as to what moral basis and professional conduct is she
making such frivolous statements
The IG, Mr. Brima Acha Kamara
once served the SLPP government in which so many atrocities like rape,
mutilation, and lynching, burning alive and killing of journalists were
committed. Where was Dr. Kadi Sesay in condemning these atrocities? A
member of the then SLPP who in parliament master-minded the beating and
killing in cold blood of journalist Harry Yansaneh, did you question the
government in which you serve as minister (SLPP) as to why justice was
denied to the poor family of the victim?
Rationality and moral
integrity is what is required of every so-called intellectual or
educated person, devoid of these virtues you are a disgrace to
intellectualism and ultimately and unpatriotic to your country. In
spite of our individual differences politically, we are bound as
intellectuals to be the moral conscience of society and to ensure that
the underprivileged are treated with respect and dignity but if we use
our intellectualism to the detriment of society posterity will never
forgive us.
The recent communiqué signed
by the two political parties (APC and SLPP) to show restrain and conduct
themselves accordingly is a welcoming move but condemning the IG
investigations of the rape allegations is instigating partisans of the
SLPP to delve into activities that might bring chaos and confusion into
the country. If you are not politically mature, then relinquish the
vice chairmanship to a well-seasoned politician, who understands the
rudiments of modern day politics.
I appraise the politics of
tolerance which President Ernest B. Koroma is practicing which was not
common in your former SLPP government. Political tolerance is the oil
of democratic politics. Learning to put up with one’s political enemies
is essential to effective democratic government and more important in
Sierra Leone at this time which is undergoing the transition from
relatively self-conceited regime to a more democratic regime. Therefore,
with the present trend of events in the country, harmony, peace and
development of people should be our utmost concern rather than igniting
and instigating the people into chaos and anarchy.
Peaceful co-existence is an
active and positive attitude, inspired by the recognition of respect for
the rights and freedom of others. It means that concern for others must
prevail over callousness and contempt, and that an effort to know the
other takes the place of blind prejudice and discrimination. More than
a moral virtue, it is a reasoned exercise through which we can define
together through dialogue, exchanges and acceptance of differences, the
value we wish to base our existence.
In the spirit of unity and
reconciliation, let us avoid inflaming a situation which is already
volatile; let us try to be always open to others, in heart mind. Let us
put into action what we have learnt for the good of our country and let
us put into action what we preach which will help us to build a safer
and more peaceful Sierra Leone towards which all aspire |
