Lahai Lawrence Leema, the National Publicity Secretary of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), not too long ago voiced issues a couple of widening hole between the social gathering’s management and grassroots members.
During a neighborhood radio interview, Leema emphasised, “It is unfortunate that we will say it without fear or favour. Most of the ones probably in government ministries as ministers were not actually with the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). Even if they were with the party, probably they were not in the country, so they don’t know how to manage the working relationship in relation with the party. Over and above all, you have quite a good number of party officials who do not have relationship with the grassroots and so they don’t have access to them.”
Leema highlighted that many appointed ministers lack sturdy connections with the social gathering base, which has created a way of alienation amongst core supporters. He contrasted the present state of affairs with the actions of previous leaders, equivalent to Jacob Jusu Saffa and Umaru Napoleon, who frequently visited the social gathering workplace and engaged with grassroots supporters. He careworn that this stage of involvement is now uncommon, resulting in frustration and disconnection inside the social gathering’s decrease ranks.
Explaining that some appointees lack expertise in sustaining relationships with grassroots members, Leema inspired supporters to stay hopeful, mentioning that there are nonetheless SLPP leaders dedicated to governance and to listening to the voices of the folks. He additionally urged social gathering members to proceed supporting President Julius Maada Bio, whom he described as working to go away a long-lasting legacy for each the SLPP and Sierra Leone.
Leema’s statements make clear the challenges SLPP faces in balancing its governance tasks with the necessity to strengthen grassroots connections, particularly because it navigates inner social gathering dynamics forward of future elections.
