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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Newly elected Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, addressed Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, thanking them for their confidence and pledging to represent all parties.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cMy election wasn\u2019t just by the SLPP, but by all parties,\u201d he declared, emphasizing his commitment to unity.<\/p>\n

Speaker Thomas assured MPs of his respect and vowed to address their concerns, including their well-being. He acknowledged the challenges they face, particularly the financial strain of supporting constituents on limited salaries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people of Sierra Leone must understand the pressure MPs are under,\u201d he stated, highlighting the sacrifices MPs make for their communities.<\/p>\n

He called for a \u201cnational conversation\u201d to raise public awareness of MPs\u2019 circumstances and the financial burdens they shoulder.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany don\u2019t know how MPs live,\u201d he stressed. \u201cWe take loans to meet the needs of our people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaker Thomas also addressed concerns about his election, asserting that he secured enough votes for a two-thirds majority based on the current composition of Parliament.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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