The National Grand Coalition (NGC) has reaffirmed its alliance with the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) forward of its upcoming National Delegate Conference in December, the place the way forward for the coalition might be decided.
This was disclosed by the occasion’s performing chairman, Alhaji Amadu Sheriff, throughout a press convention held on the NGC headquarters on Naimbana Street, Freetown, on October 14, 2024.
Sheriff emphasised that the NGC stays an impartial political occasion with the appropriate to enter into coalitions with different events.
He dismissed rumors suggesting that the occasion had already determined to go away the alliance, stating that no particular person has the authority to mislead the general public on this matter.
“The NGC has not opted out of the alliance, and no one should spread false information regarding our position,” Sheriff asserted.
Looking forward to the occasion’s delegate convention in December, Sheriff promised to current the advantages that the NGC has gained from its partnership with the SLPP.
He urged occasion members to stay peaceable and united, reminding them that the NGC is a “third force” in Sierra Leonean politics with ambitions of gaining energy.
Sheriff additionally addressed inside occasion points, notably the suspension of Mr. Suma, the previous performing chairman, citing “misinformation and disorderly behavior.”
He offered proof of Suma’s actions, together with making inflammatory statements on AYV TV and spreading distorted info, which led to his suspension. Sheriff known as on Suma to publicly apologize to the occasion’s National Executive members, warning that failure to take action would end in a proper expulsion from the occasion, as outlined within the NGC’s structure beneath part 52, subsection 2, paragraph [a].
“The NGC is guided by the rule of law and constitutional values, and no one is above the party,” Sheriff stated. He additional emphasised that every one members are equal beneath the occasion’s structure, which operates with out favoritism or hierarchy.
The performing chairman reiterated the occasion’s mission to revive self-discipline, accountability, and productiveness throughout all sectors of society and urged members to stay targeted on reaching these objectives.
Sheriff concluded by calling for unity inside the occasion and cautioning towards inside conflicts that would harm the NGC’s repute.
He careworn that disagreements needs to be resolved constructively and shouldn’t be used to destroy the occasion’s basis. “We must avoid hate and division, and instead work together to uphold the integrity of the party,” he stated.
