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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has commended the government of Sierra Leone\u2019s launch of the long-awaited constitutional review process. <\/b><\/p>\n

The Embassy\u2019s statement highlighted its appreciation for the government\u2019s commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and consensus-building with the opposition.<\/p>\n

President Julius Maada Bio in his address at the launch meeting on Thursday, emphasized the historical roots of the review process, citing the 1999 Lome\u0301 Peace Agreement and recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on Sierra Leone\u2019s journey since the adoption of the current Constitution, President Bio highlighted the imperatives for a comprehensive review, acknowledging the imperfections inherent in any document and the evolving nature of societal needs.<\/p>\n

President Bio reiterated his unwavering commitment to concluding the Constitutional Review Process, a pledge he made during his candidacy for the presidency in 2018. He recalled the genesis of this process, stemming from the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) following the civil war, and affirmed his administration\u2019s dedication to fulfilling this mandate.<\/p>\n

He stressed the importance of a \u201cconsultative and participatory process\u201d to strengthen democracy and address the evolving needs of Sierra Leonean society.<\/p>\n

In the post, the United States Embassy called for the inclusion of forthcoming recommendations from the Electoral Review Commission. This, they stated, would be crucial for maintaining public confidence in the review process and its outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreatly appreciate government assurances at Thursday\u2019s presidential briefing to the diplomatic corps that the ongoing constitutional review process will be fully inclusive of all stakeholders.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring complete transparency, building consensus with the opposition on the timing of and next steps in the review process, and including forthcoming recommendations from the Electoral Review Commission will be key to maintaining public confidence in the review and its outcomes.\u201d, the post said.<\/p>\n

However, the launch wasn\u2019t without public commentary. Concerns were raised regarding the timing of the review, coinciding with the ongoing work of the Electoral Review Commission. Claude Suffian-Kargbo, in a comment on the Embassy\u2019s post, expressed anxieties that the constitutional review could be used to manipulate the electoral system in favor of the current administration.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has commended the government of Sierra Leone\u2019s launch of the long-awaited constitutional review process. The Embassy\u2019s statement highlighted its appreciation for the government\u2019s commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and consensus-building with the opposition. 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