Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Lahai Lawrence Leema, the National Publicity Secretary of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), says Sierra Leone has not achieved as much as it could have over the past 64 years due to political divisions that have held the country back.
In a recent interview, Leema explained that if Sierra Leone had gone into its independence talks with one voice, it could have secured better opportunities for the country. He said, however, that the leaders went into those talks divided, with different interests and without acknowledging the sacrifices made by those who fought and died for the country’s freedom.
Leema believes that this division set the stage for many of the challenges the country has faced since then, including the civil war. He said political parties have often acted based on selfish interests, which has affected the country’s growth and stability.
Leema also pointed out that as long as the country remains divided, it will be difficult to make meaningful progress. He said that division allows for manipulation, making it hard for people to work together toward the country’s betterment.
He stressed that one group focuses on making itself look better, while another group is more concerned with how to benefit the country. This, according to Leema, has led to a situation where political parties are more focused on their own interests than on what is best for Sierra Leone as a whole.
Leema also mentioned that part of the population is providing the country’s raw materials in a way that does not benefit the nation. Meanwhile, the other group is focused on ensuring the country benefits more from its resources. He said that for Sierra Leone to grow and develop, the people need to come together and put the country’s needs ahead of political rivalry.
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