Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. APC presidential aspirant Kaifala Marah says Sierra Leone’s economy is not improving because the government continues to spend more than it earns.
Speaking during a recent media interview, he pointed to what he described as uncontrolled and unsustainable government spending, which he believes is at the center of the country’s current financial troubles.
He said running for president is not just about declaring interest. What truly matters, according to him, is how one approaches the responsibility. He said leadership should be built on openness, honesty, and the willingness to create space for meaningful national dialogue. This, he said, is what led him to organize the Bintumani engagement, a platform created to bring citizens and professionals together to share ideas about national development.
He called for fiscal rationalization. This includes cutting unnecessary spending, strengthening revenue collection systems, and placing tighter control on how public funds are used. He said these were some of the same steps used during his time as Minister of Finance, which he believes helped bring stability to the country’s economy.
He also proposed the creation of a public waste panel to track how government money is being spent. He advised that a full review of government travel policies be carried out. He said he made this suggestion directly to President Bio as a way to reduce pressure on public finances.
According to him, many politicians are quick to criticize government actions but often fail to present workable solutions. He said his approach is different. He said he brings not only critique but clear plans based on experience. He added that patriotism, for him, means offering real and practical ways to help fix what is broken.
Marah also raised concern about lost revenue at the country’s port. He said internal systems are affecting income and that with proper reform, funds could be recovered to support national development.
He described the current state of life for most Sierra Leoneans as difficult. He spoke about the rising cost of living, low electricity supply, and public services that are falling short. He said these are not just complaints but lived experiences that many citizens are dealing with every day.
Beyond technical fixes, Marah said politics must move toward a more open and inclusive approach. He believes real solutions come when government, opposition, and citizens all have a seat at the table. He said policy decisions should not be limited to cabinet discussions or parliamentary debates but should involve broader engagement with the public.
He said the kind of politics he is working toward encourages shared responsibility and genuine participation from all sides. According to him, national progress does not come through blame but through collective ideas and action.
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